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VU52 ARX

2002 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,449 mi
Last recorded134,449 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ARX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 134,449 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping out of shape

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 127,163 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn and has slightly cut at inner.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 126,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 118,205 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,625 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,015 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 95,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,454 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 84,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,850 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 10 Feb 2009 62,850 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,290 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 35,482 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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VU52 ARX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VU52 ARX, 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 VU52 ARX registered?

VU52 ARX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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