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OY52 XEG

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,092 mi
Last recorded94,092 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 XEG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 94,092 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,080 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,498 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,703 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 92,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

water leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 82,022 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Dec 2012 74,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,640 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Dec 2011 70,628 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Fail 1 Dec 2010 68,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,927 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,487 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 33,487 miles

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

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 XEG is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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