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LF52 BWO

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,454 mi
Last recorded86,454 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 BWO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 86,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 79,034 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 79,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 39,707 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 39,707 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 39,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,175 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 38,175 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,289 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 35,768 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread advise replacement

Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,727 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,698 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,797 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 4 Nov 2010 29,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Nov 2009 28,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,635 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs starting to corode

Pass 10 Nov 2007 21,812 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs starting to corode

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,969 miles

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)

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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LF52 BWO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LF52 BWO, 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 LF52 BWO registered?

LF52 BWO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is LF52 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 BWO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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