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MA52 WLR

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,865 mi
Last recorded128,865 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 WLR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 128,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 126,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 125,875 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2017 120,604 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 120,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired wire rubbing on link rod not routed right (3.4.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake warning wire broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wing & bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,275 miles

Engine Management MIL is ON

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 117,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Engine Management MIL is ON

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 109,663 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

engine management MIL is ON

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,273 miles

Oil leak

middle exhaust (pipe and box) are corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 103,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

middle exhaust (pipe and box) are corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,991 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,567 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,567 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,993 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 23,385 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 23,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 WLR is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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