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MA52 WLX

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,853 mi
Last recorded125,853 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 125,853 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 125,853 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 123,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 120,066 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into flexy hoses and into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to loose its colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking from pipes into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres bald on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 120,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mounting very noisy in operation and starting to seize up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour almost white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp unit full of moisture (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into flexy hoses and into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to loose its colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking from pipes into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres bald on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 116,319 miles

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

Offside Front slight leak from power steering pipe

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 116,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front slight leak from power steering pipe

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,418 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 112,417 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,705 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 108,705 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside 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))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,411 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 104,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,677 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are broken

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

Offside rear tyre is worn uneven on the inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,584 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop is broken

Offside rear tyre is worn uneven

Fail 12 Oct 2017 100,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/50 16V Infinity (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear bump stop is broken

Offside rear tyre is worn uneven

Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,997 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 89,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,893 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 70,893 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,665 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,220 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,546 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 50,546 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,856 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 42,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 35,962 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,295 miles

o/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front tyers scuffed on outer edge

offside rear tyer scuffed on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2005 13,424 miles

o/s/f o/s/r tyre side walls are scuffed

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 WLX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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