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MC52 OEA

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,894 mi
Last recorded123,894 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 OEA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,894 miles

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2016 119,887 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 116,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,231 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 112,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 108,333 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 108,331 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,282 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,613 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 83,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

sill covers and under trays fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,095 miles

near side rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

sill covers and under trays fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,838 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 73,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 51,755 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,708 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 43,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 32,815 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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MC52 OEA is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MC52 OEA, 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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MC52 OEA is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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