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VN52 MFJ

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,750 mi
Last recorded172,750 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 MFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 172,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s/r service brake performances low, recommend attention.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 170,971 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 168,457 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 168,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 165,181 miles

front lower suspension arms and rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2020 165,180 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front lower suspension arms and rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 161,374 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 161,374 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 153,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 147,237 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 140,302 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,509 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 133,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 127,427 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 121,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 117,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 117,513 miles

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

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

Horn poor only just passed.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight condensation in both head lights.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 88,051 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,759 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Dec 2006 43,399 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 36,186 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 MFJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MFJ, 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 VN52 MFJ registered?

VN52 MFJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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