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RE52 ARU

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,991 mi
Last recorded165,991 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 165,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 165,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 164,444 miles

Ball joint dust covers splitting

Fail 16 Nov 2019 163,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Ball joint dust covers splitting

Pass 25 Nov 2018 151,851 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 139,899 miles

bonnet release catch broken

Fail 27 Oct 2017 139,893 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release catch broken

Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,076 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 119,314 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 108,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 95,643 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 95,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,673 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,260 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,315 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 78,315 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 74,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 66,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 66,289 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,764 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 55,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,434 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 ARU 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 66.7%.

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 ARU, 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 ARU registered?

RE52 ARU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is RE52 ARU safe to buy?

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