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VN52 ACU

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

109,445 mi
Last recorded109,445 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 ACU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 109,445 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 109,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 108,201 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear Exhaust sleeve corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,385 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 100,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,423 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,129 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,289 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,076 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 67,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,823 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,371 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,145 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,633 miles

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Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,991 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 20,891 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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VN52 ACU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 VN52 ACU, 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 VN52 ACU registered?

VN52 ACU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is VN52 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN52 ACU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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