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LT52 NSO

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,476 mi
Last recorded130,476 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 NSO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 130,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 127,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 127,593 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 124,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 121,795 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 121,790 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 119,221 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 115,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 109,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 109,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen too low (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 101,151 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,278 miles

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

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

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

eml on indicating fault in engine

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,585 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 84,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,675 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 70,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 64,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,514 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,429 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 42,382 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,382 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,524 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,202 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,495 miles

Both rear tyres worn heaverly on inner edges

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

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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LT52 NSO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 LT52 NSO, 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 LT52 NSO registered?

LT52 NSO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is LT52 NSO safe to buy?

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