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HN52 YOC

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,214 mi
Last recorded105,214 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 YOC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 105,214 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 105,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 102,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 102,689 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver seat belt slow

Fail 6 Mar 2020 97,134 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver seat belt slow

Fail 24 Jan 2020 97,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central silencer corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

long hand brake travel

Pass 21 Dec 2018 89,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear outer handbrake cable damaged sleeve

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

wet conditions at time of test

Fail 21 Dec 2018 89,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear outer handbrake cable damaged sleeve

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

wet conditions at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust weak and corroded

suspension noisey

Fail 12 Jan 2018 82,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust weak and corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 77,302 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2015 75,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,221 miles

exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,914 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack/perish

both rear shockabsorber bodies corroded

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

head lamp aim on upper limit

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm ball joint gaiters starting to crack/perish

scratches on windscreen

various minor body damage

wiper poor

Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,914 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack/perish

both rear shockabsorber bodies corroded

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

head lamp aim on upper limit

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm ball joint gaiters starting to crack/perish

scratches on windscreen

various minor body damage

wiper poor

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,784 miles

both rear shock absorber bodys corroded

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

scratches on windscreen

slight wear in brake pedal pivot

un even rise and fall between rear brakes

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Fail 7 Dec 2011 65,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,125 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 61,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 53,935 miles

cambelt last changed?

various damage to outer wall of offside front tyre

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2008 43,362 miles

both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close too limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,847 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,504 miles

front brake pads low

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

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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HN52 YOC is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HN52 YOC, 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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HN52 YOC is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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