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BX52 XNJ

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,524 mi
Last recorded177,524 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 177,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 177,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 164,790 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 155,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower webasto fuel fump corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 155,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective 2x rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower webasto fuel fump corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 149,953 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 149,953 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not located in suspension leg correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 16 Jan 2018 145,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 145,450 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small end clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 139,984 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 139,984 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2016 126,921 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 126,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,801 miles

plastic side sills fitted

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 92,801 miles

plastic side sills fitted

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 91,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,057 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 89,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,049 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 86,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 82,117 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and close to limmit

Fail 17 Mar 2011 82,117 miles

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and close to limmit

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,305 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,441 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,357 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 45,357 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 33,644 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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BX52 XNJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX52 XNJ, 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 BX52 XNJ registered?

BX52 XNJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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