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SY52 KMJ

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

140,468 mi
Last recorded140,468 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 KMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 140,468 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 140,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 137,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 134,974 miles

rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2022 133,046 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 131,407 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 129,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,964 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 127,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 124,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 120,069 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,714 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 114,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 98,890 miles

light corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

n/s inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,160 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,560 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,982 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 68,982 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,971 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,692 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 45,688 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2005 34,980 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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SY52 KMJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SY52 KMJ, 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 SY52 KMJ registered?

SY52 KMJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is SY52 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 KMJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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