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WA52 XZM

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,629 mi
Last recorded206,629 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 XZM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 206,629 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 198,443 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 191,521 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 191,513 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 185,544 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2015 183,544 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres are wearing bald on inner edges

advise engine oil temp not measured for DSM (ref unable to access dip stick)

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise offside rear tyre is underinflated

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 183,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres are wearing bald on inner edges

advise engine oil temp not measured for DSM (ref unable to access dip stick)

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise handbrake travel

advise offside rear tyre is underinflated

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 181,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise cv grease detected around offside front inner cv gaiter areas

advise front wiper blade is leaving slight lines on windscreen

advise handbrake travel

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 181,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise cv grease detected around offside front inner cv gaiter areas

advise front wiper blade is leaving slight lines on windscreen

advise handbrake travel

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 176,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades not tested

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 176,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades not tested

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 160,018 miles

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

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

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 160,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise nearside front steering rack gaiter is twisted

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 140,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake warning light flashing

front wiper blade smeary

rear brakes squealing/grinding

Fail 12 Feb 2011 140,451 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake warning light flashing

front wiper blade smeary

rear brakes squealing/grinding

Pass 13 Feb 2010 118,612 miles

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

front wiper blade juddering

nearside steering rack boot twisted

Fail 13 Feb 2010 118,612 miles

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

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

front wiper blade juddering

nearside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,925 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2008

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,370 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 75,370 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers fitted

unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2006 62,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 50,586 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack ns, nail in centre osr tyre

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 XZM is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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