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WA52 WUE

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

143,308 mi
Last recorded143,308 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 WUE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 143,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 143,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 134,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seat not fitted at time of test

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 22 May 2023 124,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 118,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 118,303 miles

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))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 116,835 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 114,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 114,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 109,862 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,319 miles

Front Numberplate damaged but not insecure nor likely to be misread.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 104,309 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Numberplate damaged but not insecure nor likely to be misread.

Front windscreen has large crack - but not impeding the driver's view of the road.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has combination of damages but not enough to restrict drivers view of the road.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,777 miles

Rear coil springs corroding.

Slight play nearside inner steering rack joint.

Windscreen chipped cracked and scratched.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 99,777 miles

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)

Rear coil springs corroding.

Slight play nearside inner steering rack joint.

Windscreen chipped cracked and scratched.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,912 miles

Both rear and offside front coil springs corroding.

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaitor perishing.

Offside outer driveshaft gaitor perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 97,907 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Both rear and offside front coil springs corroding.

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaitor perishing.

Offside outer driveshaft gaitor perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,037 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Offside outer driveshaft gaitor perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,776 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 91,836 miles

Rear coil springs corroding.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 91,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil springs corroding.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,792 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front tyre on legal limit advise replacement

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar mounting

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 84,055 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2007 81,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen chiped.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,059 miles

Windscreen chiped.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 77,125 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 77,125 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 51,060 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 51,060 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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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WA52 WUE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WA52 WUE, 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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WA52 WUE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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