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OY52 XBO

2002 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,701 mi
Last recorded90,701 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 XBO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 90,701 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))

Fail 29 Sep 2026 90,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,803 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak

engine malfunction warning lamp on

Fail 15 Oct 2025 87,803 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

coolant leak

engine malfunction warning lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2024 84,633 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 84,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 80,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 nails

Pass 13 Oct 2022 76,208 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link arm has slight play

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyre sidewall and treads cracking

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2022 76,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front anti roll bar link arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyre sidewall and treads cracking

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2021 73,349 miles

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

Nearside Front wing repeater taped on

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

exhaust cat section breaking up inside

Pass 10 Oct 2020 70,681 miles

rattle from inside exhaust system

Fail 10 Oct 2020 70,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

rattle from inside exhaust system

Pass 26 Oct 2019 67,996 miles

rattle from inside exhaust system

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,124 miles

rattle from inside exhaust system

Fail 6 Nov 2018 65,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rattle from inside exhaust system

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,956 miles

engine management warning light on

rattle from inside exhaust system

Fail 22 Nov 2017 61,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning light on

rattle from inside exhaust system

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,500 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 58,500 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,588 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 51,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 48,789 miles

both front tyre inner edges starting to wear

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,081 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,583 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 44,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,702 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,341 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,594 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 XBO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

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

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