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VO52 MBV

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,466 mi
Last recorded179,466 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 MBV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 179,466 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracked

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside and offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 173,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear springs corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 173,478 miles

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

Front wiper blade worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 166,317 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 157,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre heavily cracked on inner sidewall

Fail 24 Jul 2017 157,640 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre heavily cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,092 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear coil springs corroding

some wear in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 7 Jul 2016 145,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear coil springs corroding

slight hand brake travel

some wear in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,435 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some wear in offside inner steering rack end.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 131,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some wear in offside inner steering rack end.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 118,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

offside inner steering rack end has slight wear.

slight splitting on nearside front tyre inner sidewall.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 118,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

offside inner steering rack end has slight wear.

slight splitting on nearside front tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 108,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 108,645 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre is punched and tyre pressure 10psi (befor adjusted)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 101,242 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyre`s splitting on inner edges

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2011 92,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,945 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2009 80,771 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 80,756 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 78,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 72,853 miles

see test 482254667075

Fail 5 Mar 2007 72,853 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on brake discs/vehicle fitted with plastic trims

Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,175 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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VO52 MBV 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 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO52 MBV, 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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VO52 MBV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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