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MA52 BYF

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

78,418 mi
Last recorded78,418 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 BYF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024 78,418 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested No brakes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 78,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb fading to clear (4.4.3 (a))

n/s headlamp glass misting over - beam pattern starting to be effected -

n/s/r seat belt latch plastic surround missing

sill covers fitted to vehicle

slight play / movement BOTH rear axle main bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2022 77,845 miles

MIL on constantly

o/s/f brake pads starting to show wear

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle -- unable to check sill condition

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,251 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 75,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front side light came on when tapped

Fail 30 Oct 2020 75,925 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front side light came on when tapped

Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,920 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low in pressure

Offside Front tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 30 Oct 2019 74,920 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low in pressure

Offside Front tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,110 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 74,110 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,618 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

front tyre side walls deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2017 72,618 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

front tyre side walls deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,149 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt a little slow to retract

Offside Front wheel bolt cover fitted

Offside Rear wheel bolt cover fitted

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

slight trace of fuel residue around fuel filter

Fail 25 Oct 2016 71,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt a little slow to retract

Offside Front wheel bolt cover fitted

Offside Rear wheel bolt cover fitted

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

slight trace of fuel residue around fuel filter

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,258 miles

Front seat belts twisted

Fail 27 Oct 2014 66,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,671 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 64,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine,traction controle and esp lights all on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,682 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 58,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,374 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,789 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,371 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 20,109 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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MA52 BYF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MA52 BYF, 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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MA52 BYF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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