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OY52 XCZ

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,872 mi
Last recorded130,872 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 XCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 130,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 122,105 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 122,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 115,662 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 115,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 109,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,874 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,648 miles

Offside Rear number plate light dont work

front exhaust flexy worn

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,880 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,803 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,383 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced damp/wet on inside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front drivers sun visor has broken clip

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 92,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced damp/wet on inside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front drivers sun visor has broken clip

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 83,824 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,865 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,734 miles

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

Rear tyre slighty out off shape

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,562 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,200 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,687 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 55,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,096 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,632 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,946 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

age cracking on o/s/r tyre

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 30 Jan 2009 36,946 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

age cracking on o/s/r tyre

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,477 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,301 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 24,131 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 24,131 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 XCZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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