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YJ52 HDC

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,329 mi
Last recorded73,329 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 HDC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn heavily on inner edge no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 73,327 miles

All direction indicators not working not working on left or right (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn heavily on inner edge no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 71,218 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 71,216 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 68,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 68,127 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,597 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 65,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,187 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 64,874 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 64,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,675 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs have slight corrosion

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,464 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded

covers fitted obstructing view

offside front tyre cracking/perished

rear coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,141 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 16 Nov 2015 63,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front undertray broken

n/s and o/s front wheel arch liner trims insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,528 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,161 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,311 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/S/R tyre cracking in treads

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,842 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Nov 2005 29,525 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 29,520 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)

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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YJ52 HDC is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YJ52 HDC, 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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YJ52 HDC is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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