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SM52 KMV

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,033 mi
Last recorded110,033 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 KMV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 110,033 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 110,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 11,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 11,006 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 110,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 109,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 106,009 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 106,009 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 105,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 105,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,454 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,592 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 94,590 miles

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

Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,020 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 87,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 82,376 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,638 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 67,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,760 miles

(STRONG ADVISORY) NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT OUTER WALL NEAR CORDS

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,760 miles

(STRONG ADVISORY) NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT OUTER WALL NEAR CORDS

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,924 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,425 miles

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

n/s/r light cluster damaged

o/s/r seatbelt clip cover missing

Fail 18 Dec 2007 42,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r light cluster damaged

o/s/r seatbelt clip cover missing

Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,061 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,361 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 27,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SM52 KMV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 SM52 KMV, 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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SM52 KMV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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