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DE52 NLY

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,420 mi
Last recorded92,420 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 NLY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 92,420 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly on dash (1.1.10 (g))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2019 92,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly on dash (1.1.10 (g))

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,469 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 86,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not aimed at the front screen (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,527 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 66,992 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,975 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,946 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 39,886 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,710 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,979 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 20,067 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 20,075 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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DE52 NLY is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE52 NLY, 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 DE52 NLY registered?

DE52 NLY is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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