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GD52 HBE

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

170,591 mi
Last recorded170,591 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 HBE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 170,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 152,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 142,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 142,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged chafed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 136,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 114,283 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 114,283 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,548 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 108,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 106,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,315 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,907 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,808 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded

nearside front tyre inner side wall starting to split

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,970 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 14 Oct 2015 89,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,120 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,313 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight imbalance on rear brakes-nearside working better

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,182 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,685 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,453 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,046 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,962 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,726 miles

Both rear tyres are badly cracked on the tread

Front wiper blade is defective

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

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

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

requires tracking adjustment

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,276 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 17,074 miles

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

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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GD52 HBE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD52 HBE, 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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What year was GD52 HBE registered?

GD52 HBE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is GD52 HBE safe to buy?

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