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OY52 XWN

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

182,497 mi
Last recorded182,497 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 182,497 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 178,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 173,459 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 168,184 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 163,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 157,083 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 153,341 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

E.M.L on

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On legal limit!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On legal limit!!! (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On legal limit!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 153,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

E.M.L on

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On legal limit!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On legal limit!!! (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On legal limit!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 8 Jul 2019 144,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 133,969 miles

damage to lower windscreen

offside front door hinge worn

Pass 13 Jun 2017 124,500 miles

offside front door hinge worn

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,110 miles

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

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,511 miles

EM Light on

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 107,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

EM Light on

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine managment light on

Fail 7 Jul 2014 97,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 2012 85,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,429 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,733 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,793 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,960 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 53,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 45,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 35,592 miles

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 XWN is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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