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FX52 YXA

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,932 mi
Last recorded172,932 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 YXA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 172,932 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under Trays Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 172,932 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under Trays Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 168,465 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 168,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 163,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 157,943 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 157,779 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 149,441 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 149,412 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load CENTRE REAR STALK (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 144,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 144,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 140,316 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged clips (7.2.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear bump stops deteriated

Pass 27 Nov 2014 135,356 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 127,055 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 127,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 114,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 3 Dec 2012 114,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,542 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack on offside when vehicle is jacked up

Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,034 miles

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,144 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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FX52 YXA is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FX52 YXA, 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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FX52 YXA is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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