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OY52 XEL

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

172,094 mi
Last recorded172,094 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 XEL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 172,094 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 168,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 162,190 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 162,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 153,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 148,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 144,750 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 138,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in inner track arms

suspension top mounts slightly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2020 138,798 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in inner track arms

suspension top mounts slightly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2019 132,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

o/s & n/s/f inner track arms slight play

Fail 29 Aug 2019 132,734 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

o/s & n/s/f inner track arms slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 124,134 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 124,123 miles

Headlamp insecure dipped beam bulb loose (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Incorrect size tyres fouling parts of vehicle but not when turning steering lock to lock

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake cables in poor condition

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 118,647 miles

Nearside ADVISE CHECK N/S HEADLIGHT BULB / CONNECTION

Nearside ADVISE REPLACE N/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT

Nearside front suspensionball joint has slight play

Offside Front suspension arm has slight play in pin/bush

bonnet not removed

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 118,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front suspensionball joint has slight play

Offside Front suspension arm has slight play in pin/bush

bonnet not removed

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 118,688 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet not removed

under covers

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 112,823 miles

Left rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,823 miles

Left rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,268 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 108,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brakes squeeking badly

front wiper smearing slightly

o/s/r brake squeeking

Pass 28 Dec 2011 106,099 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 106,099 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 88,236 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 78,784 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,676 miles

play in n/s front anti roll bar bush

Fail 15 Dec 2008 62,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

no oil in engine

play in n/s front anti roll bar bush

Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,250 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 48,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,662 miles

brakes to be checked all round. †poss fault on a.b.s . †o/s/f tyre low on air presure. †seek advice on all asap.

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 XEL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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