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OY52 XBF

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,398 mi
Last recorded159,398 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 159,398 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 149,622 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and off side low on air. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 149,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and off side low on air. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 142,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has been driven under inflated causing sidewall damage

Fail 3 Apr 2018 142,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb incorrectly fitted (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has been driven under inflated causing sidewall damage

Pass 25 Apr 2017 133,484 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 133,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,552 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 130,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,202 miles

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

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

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

off/s front tyre uneven wear wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 119,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 111,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 103,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,615 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wallcracking

Pass 12 Jul 2010 84,041 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 111,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 111,758 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 80,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 80,898 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,871 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 29,662 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 XBF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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