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RF52 LRL

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

207,800 mi
Last recorded207,800 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LRL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 207,800 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 207,800 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 197,697 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 195,762 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 193,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 190,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 190,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 182,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to rear cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 182,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to rear cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 181,270 miles

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 181,270 miles

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 166,265 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 166,214 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 158,414 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 158,414 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 149,948 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 149,948 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 137,106 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 137,053 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 127,756 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 127,756 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 111,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 111,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 100,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 89,580 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

lower engine area covered, unable to inspect as thoroughly/parth is y periant ei orchuddio, methwyd ei archwilio mor trwyadl ag y gallai

Pass 10 May 2006 82,390 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Nov 2005 73,157 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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RF52 LRL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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