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EX52 NZV

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,489 mi
Last recorded153,489 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 NZV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 153,489 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 153,488 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 148,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 148,562 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective misfire (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 145,014 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 145,014 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 139,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 139,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 133,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil pressure warning light on dash

Pass 13 Jun 2017 127,357 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 127,357 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,373 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,214 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,379 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,040 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 81,040 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,528 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

offside front tyre has small cut to inner side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,648 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,878 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 41,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EX52 NZV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 EX52 NZV, 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 EX52 NZV registered?

EX52 NZV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is EX52 NZV safe to buy?

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