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OY52 XCU

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,924 mi
Last recorded142,924 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 XCU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 142,924 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Under body wax oiled

Pass 18 Mar 2020 142,885 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 142,884 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 142,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 142,680 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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))

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2018 139,567 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 129,674 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 122,287 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 122,287 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,972 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,655 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 71,655 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,871 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,308 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 36,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 34,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 29,805 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear brake noisy

Fail 24 Nov 2005 29,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear brake noisy

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 XCU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

OY52 XCU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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