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OV52 UXF

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,382 mi
Last recorded205,382 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 UXF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 205,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked , radiating from bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 188,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner side wall and cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 188,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted correctly at time of test (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner side wall and cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 173,557 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 166,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 159,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 159,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 150,627 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 139,751 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 139,751 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 136,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 133,277 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 130,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 124,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly out off shape

Fail 7 May 2015 125,655 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 12 May 2014 120,484 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 112,590 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 1 May 2013 112,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 19 Apr 2012 105,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside inner cv boot insecure and leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,482 miles

offside inner cv boot insecure and leaking

Pass 13 May 2011 95,569 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,702 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 75,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,549 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 21 Nov 2005 40,525 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 40,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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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OV52 UXF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OV52 UXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV52 UXF registered?

OV52 UXF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is OV52 UXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 UXF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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