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DS02 NNL

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,678 mi
Last recorded141,678 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 NNL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2026 141,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 137,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 137,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 132,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 132,254 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 125,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 125,955 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,381 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 118,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 110,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS THE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease loss only. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,156 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 97,155 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front wiper slightly smears

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,685 miles

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 13 Oct 2018 90,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose rattling

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,350 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Shocker cover adrift/upper bump stop perished. (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Shocker cover adrift/upper bump stop perished. (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,423 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 74,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 66,981 miles

o/s/r tyre signes of ageing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,903 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 58,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 24 Jul 2012 48,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,666 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,183 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 22 May 2010 34,168 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 18 May 2009 31,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 26,904 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 22,421 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 22,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2006 17,533 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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DS02 NNL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DS02 NNL, 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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DS02 NNL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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