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AF52 FRP

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,238 mi
Last recorded153,238 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FRP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 153,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 150,842 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 148,053 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 143,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 143,987 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 141,620 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 141,620 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 136,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 131,918 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 118,496 miles

Nearside Front slight play in front tie rod inner ball joint

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

Offside Rear offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,079 miles

Both front seat belts are slow to retract.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 105,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front seat belts are slow to retract.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 90,754 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,752 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,924 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,174 miles

Both front tyres scuffed on walls

Covers fitted under vehicle

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

No ball in o/s washer jet

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Small deep cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 5 Nov 2011 65,137 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres scuffed on walls

Covers fitted under vehicle

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

No ball in o/s washer jet

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Small deep cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,229 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire damaged and insecure

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

rear brake performance uneven

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 21 Nov 2010 63,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire damaged and insecure

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

rear brake performance uneven

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 20 May 2009 59,323 miles

scuff on both front tyre walls

covers fitted under vehicle

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 51,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,789 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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AF52 FRP is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF52 FRP, 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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AF52 FRP is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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