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YH52 VWS

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 VWS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 133,919 miles

exhaust leak at catalictic converta exhaust emissions not affected

offside & nearside inner track rods initial play

Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,156 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 123,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2016 113,158 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml illuminated

Fail 30 Nov 2016 113,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

eml illuminated

steering rack inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,806 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,951 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,790 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,671 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,937 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 34,272 miles

cut in front tyre not enough to reach cords

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on dash illuminated

engine management light on

Fail 23 Sep 2006 26,402 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YH52 VWS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH52 VWS, 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 YH52 VWS registered?

YH52 VWS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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