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RX52 UDB

2002 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,579 mi
Last recorded147,579 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 UDB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 147,579 miles

offside rear light lens has slight damage

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Sep 2025 143,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside rear position lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 143,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside rear position lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 136,573 miles

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

Offside rear position lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 130,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,934 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 124,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 113,036 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 104,541 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 100,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 96,976 miles

Engine management light is on

Pass 2 May 2017 93,886 miles

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

eml light on

handbrake release button loose

Fail 2 May 2017 93,886 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml light on

handbrake release button loose

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,865 miles

EML light on

EPC light on

Nearside Front seat belt retracting slowly

Offside Front seat belt retracting slowly

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,256 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 79,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,822 miles

engine warning lamp on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,812 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 68,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front wiper blades slightly smearing

strong advice; front steering/suspension components contaminated with oil

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,491 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 51,491 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,283 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blade slightly smearing

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,196 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,998 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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RX52 UDB is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX52 UDB, 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 RX52 UDB registered?

RX52 UDB is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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