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OY52 HBX

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,648 mi
Last recorded140,648 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 HBX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 140,648 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 140,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 131,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 123,770 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi slightly blowing

Fail 9 Aug 2018 123,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Inner cv joint gaiter insecure to shaft but sill prevents ingress of dirt

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi slightly blowing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 118,360 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 118,351 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 106,711 miles

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

crack in windscreen behind tax disc

Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,671 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 103,671 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock absorbers dirt covers split

Fail 24 Sep 2012 97,347 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock absorbers dirt covers split

Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,849 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 90,849 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper trim damaged

Front wiper smears slightly

N/s/f brake disc heavily worn

N/s/r brake squeels whilst on brake tester

O/s/f brake disc heavily worn on inner face

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,965 miles

front brake discs pitted and worn

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,946 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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OY52 HBX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY52 HBX, 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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OY52 HBX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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