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WU52 ETO

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

164,490 mi
Last recorded164,490 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 ETO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 164,490 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 162,989 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 162,989 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 159,177 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 159,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Buckle Missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Buckle Missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 155,847 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 155,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 151,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,888 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 145,494 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 145,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 138,929 miles

under tray slightly loose

Pass 11 Jan 2018 132,547 miles

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 11 Jan 2018 132,546 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 129,060 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 121,236 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 121,236 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 116,928 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 113,323 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 113,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 105,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 99,874 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 93,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 81,747 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 81,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake cables sticking

Pass 8 Sep 2007 70,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has cut in tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2007 70,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2006 57,865 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 57,755 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 44,665 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s/f brake disc worn to excess

parking brake low efficiancy 16%

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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WU52 ETO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 WU52 ETO, 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 WU52 ETO registered?

WU52 ETO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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