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OY52 LFT

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

81,170 mi
Last recorded81,170 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 LFT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 81,170 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,510 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 79,510 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,633 miles

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 76,633 miles

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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,044 miles

Offside Front shock damp

o/s/f headlight unit damp/condensated

Fail 6 Oct 2020 74,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front shock damp

o/s/f headlight unit damp/condensated

Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,435 miles

light misting of oil on o/s/f shock

Fail 12 Sep 2019 69,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 67,666 miles

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/f tyre deteriorating

o/s/r handbrake low

rear discs worn

Fail 28 Sep 2018 67,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/f tyre deteriorating

o/s/r handbrake low

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,891 miles

catalyst rattling in exhaust

engine light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 5 Oct 2017 60,891 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating x 2 dim (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x 2 (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

catalyst rattling in exhaust

engine light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2016 62,414 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 62,383 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 61,164 miles

Both o/s and n/s front strut tops sticking

Pass 19 May 2014 59,265 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front tyre side wall cut

Fail 20 May 2013 57,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front tyre side wall cut

Pass 21 May 2012 54,716 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,933 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,279 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,277 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,171 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 36,224 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 32,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 32,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 26,330 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 LFT is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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