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FV52 AWN

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

176,568 mi
Last recorded176,568 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 AWN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2021 176,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively noise from drum when rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both side light are dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear shocker casings insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,891 miles

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 6 Jun 2018 160,308 miles

front valance has damadge

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

parking brake has long travel

Fail 5 Jun 2018 160,306 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front valance has damadge

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

parking brake has long travel

Pass 4 Jul 2017 156,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2017 156,885 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 152,878 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 152,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 145,315 miles

BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK ARMS PLAY X2

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON LIMIT

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE ON LIMIT

Fail 1 Jul 2015 145,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK ARMS PLAY X2

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 139,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 139,553 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 134,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 134,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 129,448 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 124,173 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 124,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/F Inner c.v gaiter insecure.

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 114,600 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 114,585 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,019 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 99,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1) Play in N/S steering rack inner arm ball joint.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,939 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 76,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,056 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 52,227 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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FV52 AWN is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2002 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV52 AWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV52 AWN is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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