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YH52 FBX

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,426 mi
Last recorded109,426 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 FBX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 109,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 101,790 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,790 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,527 miles

engine warning light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,471 miles

N\S AND O\S REAR TYRES SIDEWALL DETERIORATION

N\SB AND O\S FRONT STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,471 miles

N\S AND O\S REAR TYRES SIDEWALL DETERIORATION

N\SB AND O\S FRONT STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 83,762 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 83,762 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 74,755 miles

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

amber brake warning lamp illuminated

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 16 May 2014 74,755 miles

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

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

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

amber brake warning lamp illuminated

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 16 May 2013 67,870 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 May 2012 61,351 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,193 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,831 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 52,822 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,674 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 19 Feb 2009 44,223 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,595 miles

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 26 Feb 2007 28,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,522 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,245 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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YH52 FBX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YH52 FBX, 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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YH52 FBX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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