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HY52 YYA

2002 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,794 mi
Last recorded157,794 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 YYA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 157,794 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 156,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Minor leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 146,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 146,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 145,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (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 centre of tyre near worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre near worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant cap not locking shut

Pass 23 Sep 2021 130,737 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 121,069 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 102,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall cut

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 101,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Strut top bearing slightly rough

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 101,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Strut top bearing slightly rough

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,843 miles

The rear brake pads are showing some signs of wear.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 99,783 miles

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

The rear brake pads are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,974 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 97,953 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre inner edge starting to split no cords showing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

e.m.l. light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,916 miles

Broken bump stop nearside rear shock

EML On

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear perished bump stop

Worn front disc's

Fail 14 Oct 2010 71,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Broken bump stop nearside rear shock

EML On

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear perished bump stop

Worn front disc's

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,989 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 34,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 33,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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HY52 YYA is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HY52 YYA, 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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HY52 YYA is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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