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RE52 AEJ

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,519 mi
Last recorded85,519 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 AEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 85,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

windscreen wiper getting poor

Pass 14 Nov 2022 81,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 81,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,201 miles

horn sound weak

Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,196 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers have reduced damping affect

Fail 13 Nov 2017 74,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorbers have reduced damping affect

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,400 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 71,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,926 miles

engine covers obscuring components

n/s and o/s front inner cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front outer wall deteriorated and started to separate. MARKED

Fail 15 Oct 2013 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,483 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,557 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 67,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,330 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 63,987 miles

Advise rear no plate

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,987 miles

Advise rear no plate

Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,840 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,387 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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RE52 AEJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 RE52 AEJ, 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 RE52 AEJ registered?

RE52 AEJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RE52 AEJ safe to buy?

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