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NA52 ZXN

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,154 mi
Last recorded136,154 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 ZXN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 136,154 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension components and axle very heavy corrosion

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Sep 2026 136,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension components and axle very heavy corrosion

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Sep 2025 132,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is slightly separating from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and all sock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap release switch is sticking

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Fail 2 Sep 2025 132,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake insecure flexi hose locking clip is missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is slightly separating from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 2.9mm,inner edge is worn and tyre is also cracked and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and all sock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap release switch is sticking

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 28 Aug 2024 129,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is cracked and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap release switch is faulty

unable to check engine bay components due to bonnet having to be removed and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 23 Aug 2024 129,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is cracked and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap release switch is faulty

unable to check engine bay components due to bonnet having to be removed and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 12 Aug 2023 124,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 2.1mm inner edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.1mm inner edge smooth no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap release button sticking and cap seal is deteriorated

unable to check engine bay have to remove bonnet

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 11 Aug 2023 124,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 2.1mm inner edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.1mm inner edge smooth no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap release button sticking and cap seal is deteriorated

unable to check engine bay have to remove bonnet

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 22 Aug 2022 121,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2021 117,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Sep 2021 117,644 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 113,783 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 113,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 105,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres have slight wear to inner edges

n/s/r tyre has deep cracking to tread however there are no ply or cords showing

unable to check under bonnet not allowed to remove during mot

Fail 19 Sep 2018 105,621 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight is deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight is deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres have slight wear to inner edges

n/s/r tyre has deep cracking to tread however there are no ply or cords showing

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

unable to check under bonnet not allowed to remove during mot

Pass 21 Sep 2017 100,442 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights (1.7.5a)

o/s/f track rod end ball joint and tie-arm have slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2017 100,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

o/s/f track rod end ball joint and tie-arm have slight play

rear heat shields are loose

unable to do under bonnet checks not allowed remove bonnet during mot

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

various brake pipes are corroding under plastic coating

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

not checked under bonnet unable to remove during mot

rear brake imbalance 25%

Fail 14 Sep 2016 94,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box next hanger (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

not checked under bonnet unable to remove during mot

rear brake imbalance 25%

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres have wear inner edge

exhaust system rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2015 87,737 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle to rear clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face braking surface very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face braking surface very poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres have wear inner edge

exhaust system rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,238 miles

Exhaust System Very Rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,238 miles

Exhaust System Very Rusty

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,901 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,735 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,967 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,967 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,590 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sills have plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,995 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,960 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 24,415 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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NA52 ZXN is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NA52 ZXN, 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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NA52 ZXN is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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