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MX52 ZHW

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

278,710 mi
Last recorded278,710 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 ZHW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 278,710 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 278,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 259,039 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 259,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2024 242,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 228,474 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2023 228,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2022 213,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 204,886 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 204,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 199,666 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 187,059 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 187,059 miles

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

nearside front top strut mounting noisey slightly

wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2018 175,308 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 160,952 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2016 137,878 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 120,652 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 120,652 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 104,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,642 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 86,641 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes slightly binding.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,427 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 48,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,774 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 34,774 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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MX52 ZHW is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MX52 ZHW, 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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What year was MX52 ZHW registered?

MX52 ZHW is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is MX52 ZHW safe to buy?

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