CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV52 LHM

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

176,475 mi
Last recorded176,475 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 LHM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 176,475 miles

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

eml lamp on dash

Fail 30 Sep 2026 176,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe before rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

eml lamp on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2025 172,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 172,411 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section at rear pipe at hanger area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder 185 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder 185 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 167,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer shoulders 185 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 167,933 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger/bracket corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer shoulders 185 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 164,517 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 164,517 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section at hanger corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 158,116 miles

Front undertray loosely mounted

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

eml on dashboard

Fail 26 Oct 2022 158,116 miles

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

Front undertray loosely mounted

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

eml on dashboard

Pass 21 Oct 2021 151,972 miles

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable splitting slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both rear seat belt buckle plastic covers missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Slight engine oil leak.

exhaust system corroded at joins.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 146,608 miles

both rear seat belt clips at seats missing outer covers

car has two sizes off tyre fitted 195/45/16 front 185/59/16 rear

Fail 22 Oct 2020 146,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

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

both rear seat belt clips at seats missing outer covers

car has two sizes off tyre fitted 195/45/16 front 185/59/16 rear

Pass 23 Oct 2019 141,738 miles

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 23 Oct 2019 141,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 10 Oct 2018 137,443 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 137,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 132,839 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 132,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 126,664 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,731 miles

engine mangement warning light on

Fail 12 Nov 2014 115,730 miles

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

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

engine mangement warning light on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,752 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,668 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 96,381 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear brakes noisy.

n/s/r shock bump stop perished/loose

o/s/r shock bump stop perished/loose

Fail 8 Oct 2012 96,381 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged

Rear brakes noisy.

n/s/r shock bump stop perished/loose

o/s/r shock bump stop perished/loose

Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel filter corroded

number plate poor

o/s/f tyre tread perishing/cracking

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 11 Oct 2011 83,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel filter corroded

number plate poor

o/s/f tyre tread perishing/cracking

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 71,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,564 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 55,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,442 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,419 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 23,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Clip for handbrake cable missing.

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
Full Audi A2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV52 LHM is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 LV52 LHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV52 LHM?

You can check the full history of LV52 LHM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV52 LHM registered?

LV52 LHM is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is LV52 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 LHM shows 35 tests with a 62.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV52 LHM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV52 LHM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.