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OY52 XED

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,298 mi
Last recorded177,298 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 XED
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 177,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 9 Jul 2021 167,610 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 167,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 158,933 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 158,930 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 153,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread undulated

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

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

hand brake leaver nearing end of travel

Pass 21 Sep 2018 141,107 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 141,107 miles

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

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 129,404 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,773 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 116,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,448 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,094 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,243 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise, front brake discs corroded.

advise, horn weak but working at this time.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,243 miles

advise, front brake discs corroded.

advise, horn weak but working at this time.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,204 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,543 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,218 miles

Rear number plate damaged but readable.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,759 miles

n/s inner cv boot leaking

n/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 23,440 miles

both front brake discs becoming rusty on inner surface and slight pitting

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 XED is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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