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SG52 EHL

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,889 mi
Last recorded140,889 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 EHL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 140,889 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 140,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 125,080 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 125,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 115,020 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 115,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 104,058 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 104,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,799 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 90,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front strut top bearing is stiff.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,306 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 73,608 miles

both rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,813 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 69,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 67,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 67,526 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 56,382 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 48,970 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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SG52 EHL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG52 EHL, 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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SG52 EHL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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