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VU52 KZS

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

149,929 mi
Last recorded149,929 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 KZS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 149,929 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 149,929 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 145,699 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 145,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,380 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 140,380 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,939 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 135,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 131,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

catalytic converter broken up/rattling

Fail 10 Mar 2016 131,082 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

catalytic converter broken up/rattling

Pass 5 Mar 2015 127,118 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 122,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

poor beam pattern on o/s

Fail 24 Feb 2014 122,827 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

poor beam pattern on o/s

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 118,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 118,162 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 118,162 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 118,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 107,852 miles

front screen scratched

Fail 1 Jul 2011 107,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front screen scratched

Fail 26 Mar 2011 107,517 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 94,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,842 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 69,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 6 Sep 2007 50,328 miles

advise front anti-roll bar starting to rust.

advise nearside anti-roll bar bush slightly worn.

advise offside anti-roll bar bush slightly worn.

advise rear registration plate starting to fade.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,771 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 36,121 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to limit.

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 KZS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 VU52 KZS, 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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VU52 KZS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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