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SD52 XLE

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 XLE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 104,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front flexi brake hose cracking up

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,913 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 91,911 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 81,477 miles

Bothe front wheel arch linings insecure

Engine undertray missing

Front bumper insecure across lower edge

Gear selection stiff

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 81,477 miles

Bothe front wheel arch linings insecure

Engine undertray missing

Front bumper insecure across lower edge

Gear selection stiff

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,149 miles

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

engine under cowling missing.

exhaust slightly corroded.

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,428 miles

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

engine under cowling missing.

exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

engine under cowling missing.

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discsslightly corroded.

minor damage to underside of the front bumper/no under cowling fitted.

nearsiderear tyre limited life.

surface cracking to both rear tyres side walls.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 53,450 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack and perish - also slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,025 miles

all brake discs have light corrosion from standing - appear to be cleaning up with use and perform well

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,207 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 44,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,039 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,949 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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SD52 XLE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD52 XLE, 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 SD52 XLE registered?

SD52 XLE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is SD52 XLE safe to buy?

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