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ST52 LVG

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

200,902 mi
Last recorded200,902 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 LVG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 200,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 200,738 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2024 200,695 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 197,653 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 197,356 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 189,301 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 189,093 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 182,188 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 181,691 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 181,441 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 177,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 165,415 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Oil leak turbo pipes ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 165,350 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Oil leak turbo pipes ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 149,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 149,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 135,271 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 135,271 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front and back (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 128,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2014 128,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2013 123,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,700 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear damper telescope cover missing.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 110,014 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 110,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 98,447 miles

oil level low

Pass 14 Oct 2009 88,134 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 88,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 78,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 78,746 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 69,345 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 51,438 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted and nearside tyre has small cut in tread

front brake pads wearing low

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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ST52 LVG is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 ST52 LVG, 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 ST52 LVG registered?

ST52 LVG is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is ST52 LVG safe to buy?

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