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BU52 AOF

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

170,510 mi
Last recorded170,510 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 AOF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 170,510 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 170,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 163,578 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 163,577 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 158,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

pad wear light on

Pass 3 May 2022 152,559 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 152,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 146,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 140,943 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 140,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 140,467 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2019 140,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2018 131,501 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 131,500 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 128,260 miles

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

engine diagnostic light on

Fail 7 Dec 2016 128,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine diagnostic light on

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 124,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 124,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,255 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 110,836 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 110,836 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,533 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 104,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,587 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 93,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 87,394 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 80,755 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 72,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,476 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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BU52 AOF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BU52 AOF, 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 BU52 AOF registered?

BU52 AOF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is BU52 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 AOF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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