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MV52 OBZ

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,378 mi
Last recorded214,378 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 OBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 214,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Oct 2019 210,426 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 210,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 206,057 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 200,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 196,184 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 196,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 188,736 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 178,934 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 178,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 168,357 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 168,323 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 159,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 152,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 146,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 140,100 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 132,336 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 120,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 109,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in both front lights but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 12 Aug 2005 81,915 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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MV52 OBZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV52 OBZ, 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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MV52 OBZ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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