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YJ52 PHL

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,165 mi
Last recorded68,165 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 PHL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 68,165 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 66,531 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,399 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 57,846 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,767 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 53,701 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords continuous cuts in various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,185 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,848 miles

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Fail 23 Aug 2018 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,588 miles

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

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 42,588 miles

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

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

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,557 miles

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

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,196 miles

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

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,238 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 37,238 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres, inner sidewall split.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,124 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,760 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f. D bush worn.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,483 miles

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,374 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 22,374 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 19,846 miles

Lower engine cover fitted Covers fitted to outter sills

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,846 miles

Lower engine cover fitted Covers fitted to outter sills

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,436 miles

Lower engine cover fitted

Outter sills covered

Fail 1 Oct 2007 17,408 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)

Lower engine cover fitted

Outter sills covered

Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,280 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 12,183 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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YJ52 PHL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHL, 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 YJ52 PHL registered?

YJ52 PHL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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