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YH52 LRJ

2002 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,792 mi
Last recorded109,792 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 LRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 109,792 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2026 109,789 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2025 106,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2025 106,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 100,158 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oil dipstick incomplete

front suspension sub frame/suspension arms surface corroded

rear suspension beam/suspension components surface corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2023 100,133 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oil dipstick incomplete

front suspension sub frame/suspension arms surface corroded

rear suspension beam/suspension components surface corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 95,805 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 89,398 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 89,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,346 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 81,833 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,018 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 80,017 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,411 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,567 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,822 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 71,822 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 64,620 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 64,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,986 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,882 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,080 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,521 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,495 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 38,495 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 LRJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH52 LRJ registered?

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

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