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LY52 HCV

2002 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,324 mi
Last recorded131,324 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 HCV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 131,324 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 128,314 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 123,427 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 18 May 2023 118,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 May 2022 113,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 108,624 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 11 May 2021 108,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,942 miles

Fuel filter at rear of car starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall starting to split

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,909 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 89,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,692 miles

Engine management light on

Offside lower cill split, but it is only cosmetic, aerodynamic, not strength

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,253 miles

Both rear tyres walls starting to become poor

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f side wall outside perished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,671 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,217 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,308 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,982 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,493 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 42,479 miles

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 20 Oct 2006 35,442 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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LY52 HCV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LY52 HCV, 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

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What year was LY52 HCV registered?

LY52 HCV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is LY52 HCV safe to buy?

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