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AUDI A22002 · 1.4L PETROL

VN52 ACU

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2002 AUDI A2 — PETROL, 1390cc. This vehicle has 109,445 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 19/11/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1390cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent clean pass record over the last three years. The most recent test on 20 November 2025 at 109,445 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets minimum legal standards. While a failure was recorded on 21 October 2025 at just 109,413 miles, the immediate pass a month later suggests a minor issue that was quickly rectified rather than a deep-seated mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,560 miles per year. Data shows steady, incremental usage, such as the car covering roughly 2,500 miles between 2022 and 2023, and another 2,300 miles between 2023 and 2024. This low mileage suggests light use on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of sitting can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based parts and seals despite low mileage. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus a physical inspection on areas common to low-mileage, older Audi models. Check the chassis for structural corrosion on the sills and floor pans, as age-related rust is a primary concern regardless of the distance driven. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or perished rubber, as these components perish over time even if not driven frequently. Additionally, verify the brake calipers for any seizing or pitting, as infrequent use often leads to surface corrosion on the discs and stuck pistons.

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85
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent clean pass record over the last three years. The most recent test on 20 November 2025 at 109,445 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets minimum legal standards. While a failure was recorded on 21 October 2025 at just 109,413 miles, the immediate pass a month later suggests a minor issue that was quickly rectified rather than a deep-seated mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,560 miles per year. Data shows steady, incremental usage, such as the car covering roughly 2,500 miles between 2022 and 2023, and another 2,300 miles between 2023 and 2024. This low mileage suggests light use on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of sitting can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based parts and seals despite low mileage. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus a physical inspection on areas common to low-mileage, older Audi models. Check the chassis for structural corrosion on the sills and floor pans, as age-related rust is a primary concern regardless of the distance driven. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or perished rubber, as these components perish over time even if not driven frequently. Additionally, verify the brake calipers for any seizing or pitting, as infrequent use often leads to surface corrosion on the discs and stuck pistons.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2002 Audi A2 (VN52 ACU) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2022 to November 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Audi has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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