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OY52 XBD

2002 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,738 mi
Last recorded79,738 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 XBD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 75,063 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and nail in tread - Suggest replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some light scratches across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 75,063 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and nail in tread - Suggest replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some light scratches across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,297 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 71,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition scratches in zone (A) and (B) (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,350 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 63,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 55,504 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 55,504 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,036 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,130 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,084 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,098 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,633 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 32,633 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,975 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,314 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2005 22,436 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 XBD is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY52 XBD registered?

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

Is OY52 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY52 XBD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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