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PJ52 VLP

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,386 mi
Last recorded98,386 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 VLP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,386 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion both sides arms (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

engine running rough and uneven

Fail 18 Oct 2016 98,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion both sides arms (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

engine running rough and uneven

Fail 8 Aug 2016 98,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.15, engine running rough and misfiring (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault staying on (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked and slightly leaking past clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and corroded , lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,802 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,517 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corodded

small hole in nsr light lens

Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corodded

small hole in nsr light lens

Fail 9 Mar 2013 74,979 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 74,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,828 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 68,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 61,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 53,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,643 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,305 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 39,033 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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PJ52 VLP 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 61.1%.

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 PJ52 VLP, 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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What year was PJ52 VLP registered?

PJ52 VLP is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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