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OY52 XAX

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,246 mi
Last recorded81,246 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 XAX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 81,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil warning on. Emissions struggled to meet requirements.

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear beam corroded.

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 77,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,919 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,426 miles

all brake discs corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

front tyres under inflated

front wiper blade smeering screen

front wiper blade smeering screen

front wiper blade smeering screen

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 10 Dec 2015 70,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,143 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 67,143 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,824 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,739 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,159 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 52,226 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,466 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XAX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAX, 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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What year was OY52 XAX registered?

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

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