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RE52 AEL

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,608 mi
Last recorded135,608 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 AEL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 135,608 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

slight corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 7 Sep 2022 130,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 127,680 miles

Brake pad ware light illuminated

Fail 30 Mar 2021 127,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad ware light illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2020 122,564 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 122,564 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,841 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 114,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,359 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 107,359 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,685 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 101,685 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,651 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,247 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,493 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,446 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 78,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,211 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,267 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jan 2012 73,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,550 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,003 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,790 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,225 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 25,141 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AEL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RE52 AEL, 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 AEL registered?

RE52 AEL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is RE52 AEL safe to buy?

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