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YF52 RFL

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,186 mi
Last recorded109,186 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 RFL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 109,186 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,454 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 105,451 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 100,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,764 miles

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

low brake pad warning light on (PADS OK )

Fail 25 Nov 2013 94,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

low brake pad warning light on (PADS OK )

Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,746 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 88,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

***BRAKE FLUID GREEN IN COLOUR***

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

breather pipe from oil cap broken.air leak after mass air sensor.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 80,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,212 miles

crankshaft pulley slightly out of shape/distorted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 72,212 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crankshaft pulley slightly out of shape/distorted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,388 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 63,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,829 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,300 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 44,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 43,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,126 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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YF52 RFL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YF52 RFL, 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 YF52 RFL registered?

YF52 RFL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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