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ET02 NLU

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 NLU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,026 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 93,592 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 73,763 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays unable to inspect some components

Fail 6 Nov 2017 62,649 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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays unable to inspect some components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,381 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,446 miles

under bonnet items not checked

Fail 4 Sep 2015 55,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under bonnet items not checked

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,827 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

THE ENGINE WATER LEVEL WAS LOW AND THERE MAY BE A WATER LEAK AT THE BACK OF THE ENGINE

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,313 miles

THE ENGINE WATER LEVEL WAS LOW AND THERE MAY BE A WATER LEAK AT THE BACK OF THE ENGINE

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,898 miles

DAMAGE TO OSF AND NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALLS NOT TO THE CORDS

EMT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

OSF AND NSF FRONT BUMPER LOWER TRIMS ARE LOOSE

OSR PARKING BRAKE OUTER CABLE LOOKS POOR IN ONE PLACE

RATTLE FROM THE ENGINE AT TIMES WHEN STARTS

WATER MAY BE LEAKING FROM THE EXPANSION BOTTLE AT SOME TIME

Fail 8 Sep 2011 44,898 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

DAMAGE TO OSF AND NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALLS NOT TO THE CORDS

EMT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

OSF AND NSF FRONT BUMPER LOWER TRIMS ARE LOOSE

OSR PARKING BRAKE OUTER CABLE LOOKS POOR IN ONE PLACE

RATTLE FROM THE ENGINE AT TIMES WHEN STARTS

WATER MAY BE LEAKING FROM THE EXPANSION BOTTLE AT SOME TIME

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,905 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

I TOPPED UP THE ENGINE WATER LEVEL WHICH WAS LOW AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A SMELL OF ANTI FREEZE AT TIMES

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SOUNDS LIKE THE EXHAUST IS BLOWING AT THE FRONT AT TIMES

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,136 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 33,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,077 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,464 miles

EMT TELL TALE LAMP ON.

There may be a oil leak from engine/gearbox as oil dripping off under tray.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,506 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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ET02 NLU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ET02 NLU, 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 ET02 NLU registered?

ET02 NLU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is ET02 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 NLU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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