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SP52 EWY

2002 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

216,095 mi
Last recorded216,095 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 EWY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 216,095 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2025 212,223 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 212,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 207,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 203,468 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 203,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 198,188 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 192,570 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 188,762 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 185,183 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 185,183 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 179,677 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 179,677 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 175,458 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 171,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 167,853 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 162,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 157,119 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 148,846 miles

nearside front coil spring end tang fractured (top)

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2011 139,279 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 126,660 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 126,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 115,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 105,145 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 88,983 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 73,513 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end

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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SP52 EWY is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SP52 EWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP52 EWY registered?

SP52 EWY is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is SP52 EWY safe to buy?

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