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LN52 ZDE

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

156,124 mi
Last recorded156,124 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 ZDE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 156,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front McPherson strut top mount bearing worn and noisy

Fail 18 Oct 2017 156,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front McPherson strut top mount bearing worn and noisy

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 155,798 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 155,773 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 148,385 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F Fog light cracked

O/S/F Tyre has a cut in the side wall, but not to cords

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 148,382 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Fog light cracked

O/S/F Tyre has a cut in the side wall, but not to cords

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Aug 2014 138,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 138,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sump has a hole in the side.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 134,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 13,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre also damage to the outer sidewall

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has cut,s to the inner sidewall

offside front tyre has cut,s to the inner sidewall(not deep enuf 2 reach cord,s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 119,778 miles

front undertray poorly secured

Fail 11 Sep 2012 119,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front undertray poorly secured

Pass 29 Sep 2011 104,586 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 93,478 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 93,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 77,059 miles

front anti-roll bar D bushes slight play

Fail 9 Dec 2009 77,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front anti-roll bar D bushes slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,854 miles

front to rear brake pipes not fully visable

slight play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 19 Dec 2008 59,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes not fully visable

slight play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,539 miles

front discs & pads worn

Fail 7 Dec 2007 45,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs & pads worn

Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,760 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 31,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LN52 ZDE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LN52 ZDE, 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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LN52 ZDE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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