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AX51 LPA

2002 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,921 mi
Last recorded129,921 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LPA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 129,921 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 126,372 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 122,853 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 119,713 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 116,110 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 116,089 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 105,431 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 105,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,899 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,862 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 94,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,276 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 90,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,851 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,873 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,765 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,890 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,585 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 63,548 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,487 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,671 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 50,671 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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 19 Jan 2007 43,662 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,668 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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AX51 LPA is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX51 LPA, 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 AX51 LPA registered?

AX51 LPA is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is AX51 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 LPA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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