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YC52 LPY

2002 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,890 mi
Last recorded112,890 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 LPY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 112,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,499 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front track rod end joint boot slightly deteriorated

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 109,492 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front track rod end joint boot slightly deteriorated

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,510 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 98,488 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brakes sound noisey, brake drums fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2022 97,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brakes sound noisey, brake drums fitted

rear tyres smaller than front tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,467 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,110 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 85,110 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 85,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 77,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,170 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2016 69,170 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,219 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,184 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,480 miles

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

Front wiper smeary

OSR/NSR tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,349 miles

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

Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Front wiper blade touching the body work when activating full spead

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,278 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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YC52 LPY is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YC52 LPY, 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 YC52 LPY registered?

YC52 LPY is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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