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RF52 BXU

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

256,816 mi
Last recorded256,816 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 BXU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 256,816 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 osf / nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 256,680 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 osf / nsf (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 osr / nsr (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 osf / nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 242,206 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY 18%

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

REAR BRAKE IN BALANCE 28%

Fail 9 Apr 2019 242,120 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 230,844 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS BLOCK OF SCRATCHES O/S EDGE

Fail 29 Mar 2018 230,822 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

WINDSCREEN HAS BLOCK OF SCRATCHES O/S EDGE

Pass 23 Nov 2016 225,311 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic surround missing (5.2.4a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen scratched not obstructing drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 225,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic surround missing (5.2.4a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen scratched not obstructing drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 222,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 222,512 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 220,679 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 220,679 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 210,522 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 210,522 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 194,287 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 194,273 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 178,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 173,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 151,877 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 129,069 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 129,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 107,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 107,037 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 89,265 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Fail 9 Nov 2007 89,250 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Fail 15 Nov 2006 70,038 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,038 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 50,138 miles

Unable to inspect the rear seat seatbelts due to goods in the rear seat area.

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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RF52 BXU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 RF52 BXU, 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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RF52 BXU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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