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RL52 OTH

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,283 mi
Last recorded94,283 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 OTH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 94,283 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on inside edges

Handbrake only just meets requirements of 16%

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,624 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has minor Cuts

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 67,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 61,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody & sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

underbody & sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,914 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 54,914 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,433 miles

engine light

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,577 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,577 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,169 miles

front brake discs are lipped

front number plate is cracked

rear brake discs are slightly worn

rear number plate is discolouring

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,908 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,372 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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RL52 OTH is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RL52 OTH, 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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RL52 OTH is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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