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YH52 DLE

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,495 mi
Last recorded173,495 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 173,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 168,738 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 168,209 miles

Nearside Damage To Screen But Not Effecting Drivers View Of The Road

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Weak

Fail 19 Jan 2017 168,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Damage To Screen But Not Effecting Drivers View Of The Road

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Weak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 160,020 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 160,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 156,471 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewal not to cord

Pass 21 Aug 2013 151,847 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 151,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 138,250 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 119,222 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,294 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,262 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,761 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,991 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 26,565 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2005 26,565 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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YH52 DLE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH52 DLE, 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 YH52 DLE registered?

YH52 DLE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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