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VK52 YLH

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,013 mi
Last recorded117,013 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 117,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2025 117,002 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2024 113,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 113,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 111,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,591 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 108,502 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and split to cords . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36%imbalance recorded , offside effort is much lower than nearside . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% imbalance recorded , offside effort is much lower than nearside effort . (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn low . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,302 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake effort lower than nearside rear .

Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,347 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut from stone on inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 93,262 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable deteriorated badly (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 87,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 81,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has little or no damping effect

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and requires replacement (2.4.G.1)

Rear both bump stops broken

Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 77,912 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,180 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 75,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,374 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,160 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 67,117 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,720 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,881 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,869 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,312 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,016 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 27,040 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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VK52 YLH is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

VK52 YLH is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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