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SA52 VGX

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,690 mi
Last recorded122,690 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 VGX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 122,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 122,281 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 101,968 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 101,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 86,075 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 86,075 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 71,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,858 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,750 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,458 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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SA52 VGX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA52 VGX, 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 SA52 VGX registered?

SA52 VGX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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