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RE52 BLX

2002 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,876 mi
Last recorded154,876 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 BLX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 154,876 miles

Horn not working properly poor sound (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view caused by wiper arm (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp broken (middle to rear)

front indicators faded/poor

fuel cap release inop. open from boot

handbrake cable sheathing split

oil leak but not excessive

rear bump stops adrift

ribbed belt heavily split/perished

Fail 17 Sep 2020 153,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split @ shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Horn not working properly poor sound (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated + perished/splitting/worn (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

front arch liners missing

front indicators faded/poor

fuel cap release inop,opened from inside boot

handbrake cable sheathing split,lever button worn

management light on

rear shock covers detached

Fail 16 Sep 2020 153,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (Engine Management Light is on) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Split) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (Not Working) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edges area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust box corroded

Horn not working properly Low Sound Level (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch cover missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch cover missing

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber dust cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), deteriorated and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe area connected with the bracket holder section area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 148,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

emissions on limit,rear exhaust blowing

front indicators faded/poor

front inner arch liners missing

handbrake cables sheathing splitting

horn poor sound

n/s/r shock dust cover insecure

o/s/r tyre worn/distorting inner edge

oil leak

unable to assess some areas due to covers

wheels inner beads damage

Fail 23 Sep 2019 148,332 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

emissions on limit,rear exhaust blowing

front indicators faded/poor

front inner arch liners missing

handbrake cables sheathing splitting

horn poor sound

n/s/r shock dust cover insecure

o/s/r tyre worn/distorting inner edge

oil leak

unable to assess some areas due to covers

wheels inner beads damage

Pass 24 Sep 2018 139,812 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured due for replacement soon

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded) due replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable outer casing (Split) (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 139,812 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured due for replacement soon

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded) due replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable outer casing (Split) (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 134,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nsr handbrake cable casing split

nsr tyre has splits to inner sidewall dot code 11'

Fail 19 Sep 2017 134,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nsr handbrake cable casing split

nsr tyre has splits to inner sidewall dot code 11'

Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat,s fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

n/s/r tyre inside wall starting to split

rear brake noise (grinding) ontest

Fail 20 Oct 2015 128,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat,s fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

n/s/r tyre inside wall starting to split

rear brake noise (grinding) ontest

Pass 9 Oct 2014 123,102 miles

chip in front windsceen,but not in drivers view of the road

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated

exhaust centre to tail pipe clamp in poor condition

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops deteriorated

surface corrosion in rear metal brake pipes

Fail 7 Oct 2014 123,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in front windsceen,but not in drivers view of the road

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated

exhaust centre to tail pipe clamp in poor condition

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops deteriorated

surface corrosion in rear metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2013 119,445 miles

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

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

o/s/f + n/s/f flexible brake hoses slightly perished

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops deteriorated

o/s/r coil spring lower protective cover missing

surface corrosion in rear metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Oct 2013 119,445 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f + n/s/f flexible brake hoses slightly perished

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops deteriorated

o/s/r coil spring lower protective cover missing

surface corrosion in rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,063 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,790 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,635 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 80,202 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 69,192 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 69,145 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,170 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 58,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 36,715 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 BLX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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