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SY52 JWL

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,068 mi
Last recorded117,068 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 JWL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 117,068 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 117,068 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,871 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,253 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 107,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 106,325 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 106,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 105,356 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 105,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,236 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 102,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,976 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 99,945 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,675 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,175 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 81,168 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,658 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp - beam image unaffected.

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 68,543 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Condensation in offside headlamp - beam image unaffected.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,835 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,619 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre brake lamp is partially illuminated when pedal not pressed.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,148 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 20,089 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,574 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly

nearside front tyre side wall has slight damage

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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SY52 JWL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY52 JWL, 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 SY52 JWL registered?

SY52 JWL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is SY52 JWL safe to buy?

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