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VK52 HPV

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

212,433 mi
Last recorded212,433 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 HPV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 212,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 205,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 187,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 166,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 164,704 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 159,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2020 155,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dip stick broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2019 149,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dipstick broken

front and rear reg plate slightly discoloured, advise replacement.

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 144,259 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 144,259 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 136,662 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 129,278 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 129,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 119,671 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 119,671 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,711 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,696 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 107,696 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2012 100,317 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 100,317 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven

Fail 30 Nov 2011 94,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,361 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,334 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 69,183 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,636 miles

front antiroll bar coroded

Fail 13 Dec 2007 63,367 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front anti roll bar corroded around inner bush area.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 56,307 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 56,273 miles

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

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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VK52 HPV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VK52 HPV, 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 VK52 HPV registered?

VK52 HPV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is VK52 HPV safe to buy?

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