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MK52 JYX

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,302 mi
Last recorded244,302 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 JYX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 244,302 miles

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

no emissions peak detected

Pass 11 Dec 2024 240,066 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 233,832 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 225,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 215,638 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 215,635 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 207,461 miles

advise parkbrake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Jun 2019 195,958 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front brake discs slightly corroded on outer edges.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and wearing on inner edge.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo/sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays & outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 195,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Reinforcement showing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front brake discs slightly corroded on outer edges.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo/sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays & outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 179,350 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Both rear side lights slightly affected by another lamp.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Tandom pump ( residue). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper blade smearing slightly.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear & nearside front . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 178,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Both rear side lights slightly affected by another lamp.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Tandom pump ( residue). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper blade smearing slightly.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear & nearside front . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 164,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 164,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 154,663 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 154,661 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 145,395 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 130,149 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 130,146 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 121,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 109,079 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 109,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 96,033 miles

timing belt due???

Fail 18 May 2010 81,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 81,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 68,300 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 68,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 55,611 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,077 miles

nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,874 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 38,874 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MK52 JYX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK52 JYX, 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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MK52 JYX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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