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YH52 LPX

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,384 mi
Last recorded135,384 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 LPX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 135,384 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 131,356 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 131,356 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both nearside tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 127,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 123,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 119,215 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 116,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,138 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 113,138 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 103,467 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 103,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,280 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,567 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 92,567 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,946 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside nearside inner tie rod ends

Fail 17 Sep 2014 86,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside nearside inner tie rod ends

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,900 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,845 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,823 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,085 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 34,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,296 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 LPX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

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

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