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FY52 ZJE

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,692 mi
Last recorded118,692 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 ZJE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 118,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 118,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 117,001 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 117,001 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,752 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 116,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 114,965 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 114,965 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 99,345 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 99,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,466 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 89,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

service overdue

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 81,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,220 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,618 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,615 miles

Engine management light on

N/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,615 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light on

N/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

unable to inspect under bonnet.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 48,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

unable to inspect under bonnet.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,762 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,803 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,982 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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FY52 ZJE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY52 ZJE, 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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FY52 ZJE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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