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AJ52 RDZ

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,593 mi
Last recorded144,593 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 RDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 144,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 142,801 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 141,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear uneven tread wear

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 135,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 133,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 133,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 129,251 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 124,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 122,464 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing thin inner edges.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 119,938 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 14 Nov 2015 112,566 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,042 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,432 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust condition poor

front heatshield loose and hanging

front suspension arms different

mil lamp

nearside rear tyre badly out of shape on inner edge

offside rear tyre has signs of fouling body

oil level minimum

service overdue

Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,434 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions levels unstable

mil lamp on

offside rear tyre has been fouling inner arch

oil level not on dipstick, 1LT added to enable test

Fail 19 Nov 2012 93,394 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions levels unstable

mil lamp on

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre has been fouling inner arch

oil level not on dipstick, 1LT added to enable test

Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,415 miles

Engine light on dampness around fuel pipe on fuel filter

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,823 miles

Front suspenion arms one cast, one pressed steel, suspect tracking out, tyre's worn badly on inner edge's Eng nan light on, was hard to get through cat test

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2009 70,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 61,578 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGES.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L LIGHT ON !

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2007 51,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,340 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 40,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 28,016 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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AJ52 RDZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ52 RDZ, 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 AJ52 RDZ registered?

AJ52 RDZ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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