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LK51 MLZ

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,411 mi
Last recorded157,411 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 MLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 157,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play NS/OS (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded NS/OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 157,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS/OS (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play NS/OS (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded NS/OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 146,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded NS/OS (2.4.C.1b)

Turbo slightly noisy.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 146,235 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded NS/OS (2.4.C.1b)

Turbo slightly noisy.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 130,065 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 130,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 119,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 119,863 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 112,872 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 112,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 105,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 99,443 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 99,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 91,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 82,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 71,302 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,444 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 58,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LK51 MLZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LK51 MLZ, 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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LK51 MLZ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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