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L16 NLH

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,102 mi
Last recorded194,102 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 NLH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 194,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 191,766 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 185,268 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 183,183 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 177,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 172,146 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 168,798 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 162,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 154,407 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 154,407 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 146,612 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 May 2014 146,612 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 143,371 miles

nsr parking brake slightly low in efficiency

Pass 17 May 2012 136,169 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 132,696 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 116,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 108,160 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 103,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 98,392 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 98,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 88,401 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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L16 NLH is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L16 NLH, 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 L16 NLH registered?

L16 NLH is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is L16 NLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 NLH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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