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RE52 VBD

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,489 mi
Last recorded121,489 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 VBD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 121,489 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 121,483 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 109,636 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2023 109,636 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 102,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,563 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,304 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 83,520 miles

front brake discs lipped

front wipers smearing

mil light on

Fail 5 May 2017 83,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 81,603 miles

EML on

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,839 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 71,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,514 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 55,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,071 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,744 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,067 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 32,065 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,557 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 VBD is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

RE52 VBD is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is RE52 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 VBD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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