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ML52 ABX

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

100,714 mi
Last recorded100,714 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 ABX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 100,714 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 100,661 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 98,712 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 95,760 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 93,135 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 93,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,575 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 87,574 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 81,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 81,315 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,814 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 74,814 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' airfreshener (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 71,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,659 miles

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

front wiper linkage worn and catching windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,654 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper linkage worn and catching windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,655 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,644 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

EML on

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,238 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cut in outer wall

Fail 8 Oct 2012 57,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre has small cut in outer wall

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,198 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 44,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,145 miles

off/side front tyre getting worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,830 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near/side front tyre getting worn damage side wall

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,635 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 25,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,675 miles

off side rear tyre cut inner side wall . off side front tyre worn edge

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 ABX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ABX, 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 ABX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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