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YT52 LXE

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

173,209 mi
Last recorded173,209 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 LXE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 173,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 166,868 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 166,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 165,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 165,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 164,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 163,608 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 163,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 163,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 160,187 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

hand brake requires very firm pull

Fail 16 Mar 2020 160,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 152,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 144,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on the inner tread shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn excessively on the inner tread shoulder

Pass 28 Jan 2017 131,746 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 131,746 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 115,704 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,292 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,313 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,028 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 86,243 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 86,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,259 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 69,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,584 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 59,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,202 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,172 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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YT52 LXE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 YT52 LXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT52 LXE registered?

YT52 LXE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is YT52 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT52 LXE shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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