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ML52 AAZ

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

202,289 mi
Last recorded202,289 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 AAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 202,289 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper MacPherson strut upper mounting failing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 202,031 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper MacPherson strut upper mounting failing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 189,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also bald on outer tread ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 189,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also bald on outer tread ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 181,653 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 181,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 171,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 159,333 miles

Front windscreen has slight wiper damage

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 159,311 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front windscreen has slight wiper damage

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 148,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2015 138,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only and damaged on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 129,165 miles

offside front lower suspension arm,securing bolt looks cross threaded

Fail 8 Nov 2014 129,034 miles

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

offside front lower suspension arm,securing bolt looks cross threaded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 120,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 120,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 113,668 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 113,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 105,367 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

windscreen wiper arm worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 105,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

windscreen wiper arm worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,209 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,246 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,164 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,315 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 56,315 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 46,428 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 46,393 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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ML52 AAZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 ML52 AAZ, 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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ML52 AAZ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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