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OY52 XAU

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,716 mi
Last recorded186,716 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 186,716 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 186,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault SOCKET DAMAGED AND SPLIT (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES TWO TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 183,736 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 177,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner wall also has slight damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner wall also has slight damage (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 177,711 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner wall cut

Nearside rear tyre out of shape/lumpy

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

Offside rear tyre inner wall cut

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2017 170,605 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 May 2017 170,503 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2016 160,327 miles

Front brake pads and discs quite worn

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2015 151,774 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front drive shaft inner gaiter clip needs resecuring but still preventing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 135,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv boot insecure on tail end but still proventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear brakes slightly binding

offside rear spring rubber perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 119,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 109,761 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 10 May 2011 99,689 miles

Coolant header tank looked as if contaminated with oil

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

Pass 25 May 2010 87,487 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 74,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 61,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,016 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,797 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 XAU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY52 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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