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BX52 XNU

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,307 mi
Last recorded123,307 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XNU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

handbrake lever has high travel

Fail 27 Jan 2021 123,300 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside rear spring snapped, vehicle sat on tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pipe under rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

handbrake lever has high travel

Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,926 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake lever has high travel

heavy oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,926 miles

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

heavy oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake lever has high travel

Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,364 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 118,364 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,920 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,458 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 98,404 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 96,628 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 96,628 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 91,327 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 84,621 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 84,621 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2010 76,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,614 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,564 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 57,463 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,237 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,544 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 XNU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BX52 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

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

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