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MA52 EKL

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,867 mi
Last recorded166,867 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 EKL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 166,867 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 166,835 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 162,959 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 158,328 miles

Nearside Front ball joint play

Offside Front suspension arm front bush play

coolant leak

parking brake long travel

Pass 2 Sep 2016 149,466 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 149,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 146,743 miles

HAND BRAK PERFORMANCE ON MINIMUM EFFORT,REAR BRAKES APPLICATION IMBALANCED BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 146,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,728 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 121,453 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,503 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,679 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,745 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,853 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 32,184 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 EKL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA52 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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