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AJ52 LYS

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,990 mi
Last recorded134,990 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 LYS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 134,990 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 134,990 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,556 miles

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))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 131,556 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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 10 Jun 2019 127,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 125,888 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 125,888 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 121,792 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2016 115,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 105,064 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,786 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 76,785 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 71,479 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 71,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 62,489 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 61,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,000 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 53,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,456 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AJ52 LYS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ52 LYS, 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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AJ52 LYS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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