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HG52 XKS

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,201 mi
Last recorded128,201 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 XKS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 128,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer track rods and lower ball joint dust covers deteriated and splitting

both rear shock absorbers corroding

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,374 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 116,374 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,538 miles

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

Nearside door mirror unit is slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2017 109,538 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror unit is slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2016 107,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Nearside door mirror unit is slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 107,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Nearside door mirror unit is slightly insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 104,032 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,032 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,212 miles

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

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

handbrake cable slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 95,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,992 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,245 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,277 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 89,276 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,086 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 84,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 76,631 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 65,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 51,483 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 31,704 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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HG52 XKS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HG52 XKS, 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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HG52 XKS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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