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RX52 UBY

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 UBY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,819 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 94,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 89,151 miles

Offside Front knock from suspension unable to detect

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil warning light on, oil on level on dip stick

Fail 4 Jul 2020 89,147 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front knock from suspension unable to detect

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil warning light on, oil on level on dip stick

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,866 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,727 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 82,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,605 miles

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

Front wiper worn.

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 185/50/r16-81v

Fail 31 Oct 2016 81,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. 185/50/r16-81v (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front wiper worn.

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 185/50/r16-81v

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,368 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 80,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer 185/50/r16-81v (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,464 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 78,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 76,092 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 71,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,555 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 63,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 63,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 61,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear number plates has water ingress + slight damaged to front plate

offside rear tyre deteriorated slightly cracks in side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,303 miles

front & rear number plates has water ingress + slight damaged to front plate

offside rear tyre deteriorated slightly cracks in side wall

Fail 3 Oct 2008 58,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,377 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 52,377 miles

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

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

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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RX52 UBY is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 RX52 UBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX52 UBY registered?

RX52 UBY is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is RX52 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 UBY shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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