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RE52 AEO

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,499 mi
Last recorded124,499 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 AEO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 124,499 miles

both rear brake slight bind

Pass 8 Sep 2020 122,733 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2020 122,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 116,887 miles

offside and nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 5 Jul 2019 116,887 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing split twisted

offside and nearside front tyre close to legal limit

travel to handbrake

Pass 7 Jul 2018 111,597 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,123 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint gaiter starting to split

Fail 15 Mar 2018 110,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bottom ball joint gaiter starting to split

Pass 25 Mar 2017 92,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 98,497 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,038 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,848 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)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 79,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,618 miles

scratch front screen

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 17 Nov 2010 63,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

scratch front screen

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 41,366 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,568 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,940 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 AEO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE52 AEO registered?

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

Is RE52 AEO safe to buy?

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