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OY52 XAO

2002 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,113 mi
Last recorded77,113 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 XAO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,113 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 77,111 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,497 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 74,497 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 71,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil is on the minimum.

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,384 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side front steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,302 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side track rod arm slight play at ball joint

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,180 miles

free play in nearside steering rack

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2009 52,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

free play in nearside steering rack

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,951 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 45,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,803 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,960 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 26,960 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OY52 XAO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAO, 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 XAO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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