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HG52 WZS

2002 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,649 mi
Last recorded140,649 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi Cabriolet64,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 WZS
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 140,649 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 138,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 138,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 136,477 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 133,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,112 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 131,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 128,419 miles

both rear shockabsorbers slightly soft

Pass 10 Aug 2012 126,735 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 119,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 113,420 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front number plate damaged

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,743 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,282 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 82,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,341 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 62,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2006 45,031 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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HG52 WZS is a 2002 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 64,325 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG52 WZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG52 WZS registered?

HG52 WZS is a 2002 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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