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LY51 PNJ

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,275 mi
Last recorded149,275 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 PNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 149,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 137,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 133,381 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 127,019 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,434 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 118,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,359 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 108,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 105,325 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,319 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 99,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 99,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine misfire

os inner c v boot leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,673 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 94,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre has sidewall repair

Fail 3 Sep 2008

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008
Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,137 miles

Nearside 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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LY51 PNJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY51 PNJ, 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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LY51 PNJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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