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YG52 MXZ

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,949 mi
Last recorded131,949 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 MXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 131,949 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Inner cv gaitor small split

Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,317 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Clip missing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 125,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Clip missing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 116,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 115,102 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion build up at lower section

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,373 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 111,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 106,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,689 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper has a slight streak

nsr tyre has irregular wear

under certain conditions it appears both rear wheels/tyres are in contact with rear inner arch liners evidence on both tyre and arch liner. contact not found at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,342 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes are perished

Both front tyres are low on the inner edges

Handbrake slack

Windscreen wiper in poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2014 93,342 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake flexi pipes are perished

Both front tyres are low on the inner edges

Handbrake slack

Windscreen wiper in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,403 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 81,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,515 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear suspension bump stop split

Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,292 miles

condensation in nearside front headlight, beam image only just meets mot requirements

offside front tyre nearly bald inner edge

rear tyres worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2010 60,292 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

condensation in nearside front headlight, beam image only just meets mot requirements

offside front tyre nearly bald inner edge

rear tyres worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,905 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,168 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,630 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 43,630 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,967 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 35,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

o/s/rear tyre shows signs of contact with inner arch spacers now fitted

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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YG52 MXZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG52 MXZ, 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 YG52 MXZ registered?

YG52 MXZ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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