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OY52 XBC

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,126 mi
Last recorded188,126 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 188,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 184,685 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 174,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 174,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 166,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 159,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 159,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 152,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 152,038 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 147,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 142,383 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 142,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 136,304 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 136,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 130,364 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 129,920 miles

scratch on winscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2016 123,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

scratch on winscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2015 117,390 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,323 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 106,318 miles

(1.8A.2)The nearside headlamp dipped beam image break point is slightly affected

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes proportionality during their application/reducing modes are at 25:24%

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 19 Jan 2012 101,213 miles

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre breadth at the inner shoulder area is wearing unevenly

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(8.3.1d)The windscreen lower swept area has damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade,which does not obscure the drivers view of the road at the time of examination

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out within a reasonable time period

Fail 16 Jan 2012 101,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre breadth at the inner shoulder area is wearing unevenly

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(8.3.1d)The windscreen lower swept area has damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade,which does not obscure the drivers view of the road at the time of examination

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out within a reasonable time period

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,109 miles

(1.8A.1)The nearside headlamp dipped beam image is affected,but is not aiming so that it dazzles other road users,however a repair service is required

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted

(6.1.1)The lower front underside vehicle structure has a protective cover fitted,which is preventing an inspection

(6.1.1)The lower rear underside vehicle structure has a protective cover fitted,which is preventing an inspection

(7.4B)The engine temperature measurement device did not register a signal and therefore a bypass has been completed.A subjective assessment was used via the engine cooling system

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Fail 19 Jan 2011 93,109 miles

(1.8A.1)The nearside headlamp dipped beam image is affected,but is not aiming so that it dazzles other road users,however a repair service is required

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted

(6.1.1)The lower front underside vehicle structure has a protective cover fitted,which is preventing an inspection

(6.1.1)The lower rear underside vehicle structure has a protective cover fitted,which is preventing an inspection

(7.4B)The engine temperature measurement device did not register a signal and therefore a bypass has been completed.A subjective assessment was used via the engine cooling system

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,816 miles

(1.1.5b)The offside rear number plate lamp has been temporarily repaired

(3.7A.5a)The offside rear service brake has a slight bind present

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change 'indifference'are at 28% throughout their operating range

Pass 17 Jan 2009 72,489 miles

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change throughout their operating range are at 50Kgf indifference,it appears they are ready for servicing

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre centre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre centre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,395 miles

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

The engine coolant level is below minimum recommendations

The engine oil level indicator stick is damaged.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,092 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 48,998 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,102 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 XBC is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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