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OY52 XAZ

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,664 mi
Last recorded200,664 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 XAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 200,664 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 200,586 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.00 1/M (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 192,131 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 191,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 185,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mounting bearing worn

Pass 30 Nov 2020 176,634 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 167,470 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 167,372 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 157,776 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 146,057 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 136,383 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 122,771 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 112,555 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 106,434 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 106,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,283 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 93,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,745 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,410 miles

bonnet release has come off cable connection under offside dash.

both front aqhock absorbers starting to leak fluid.

both front brake discs are slightly scored and lipped,with some areas of corrosion.

brakes warning light on dash.

offside washer jet partly blocked.

wiper smearing slightly and hits offside a post on second speed.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 86,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

bonnet release has come off cable connection under offside dash.

both front aqhock absorbers starting to leak fluid.

both front brake discs are slightly scored and lipped,with some areas of corrosion.

brakes warning light on dash.

offside washer jet partly blocked.

wiper smearing slightly and hits offside a post on second speed.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,257 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 73,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil level low

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,909 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 65,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres getting low and out of shape

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

o/s/r park brake slightly low effort

small crack in windscreen

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 XAZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

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

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