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YX52 RYC

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,220 mi
Last recorded125,220 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 RYC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 125,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly bulging (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 125,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly bulging (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 123,348 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 118,035 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 116,919 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,018 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 111,018 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 109,494 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 109,494 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,736 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 104,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached drop lynx (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached drop lynx (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,518 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,696 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 93,148 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,960 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,213 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 85,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,832 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 71,371 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,364 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,201 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 61,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,202 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 56,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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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YX52 RYC is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YX52 RYC, 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 YX52 RYC registered?

YX52 RYC is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is YX52 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX52 RYC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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