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NIL 8250

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

161,833 mi
Last recorded161,833 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 8250
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 161,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE, (6.1.2 (a))

PBT,,,,,,,,((1,50-=default))..24 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETCMMM

Pass 22 Feb 2025 159,869 miles

CLUTCH OP V/HEAVY,,,PBT,,((1,50=default))..P3,,23 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 158,012 miles

22 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,((3.00-default))..185/50/16 x 4,,P3,,,PBT,,,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2024 158,012 miles

22 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,((3.00-default))..185/50/16 x 4,,P3,,,PBT,,,

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 155,340 miles

185/50/16 x 4..((3,00-default))..

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Feb 2023 155,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking STEERING R/BOOT.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (2.1.5 (a))

185/50/16 x 4..((3,00-default))..

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 153,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2022 153,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 151,533 miles

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2021 151,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2020 150,019 miles

TB & SERV?,,,OIL LEAK/WEEP,,185/50/16 X 4,,NSR CENTRE W/CAP MISSING,,O/SILLS PLASTICS,,NSF TYRE OE,,S/EX LEAK-PODOT/MONITOR,,

Fail 13 Feb 2020 150,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ************** DROP LINK,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TB & SERV?,,,OIL LEAK/WEEP,,185/50/16 X 4,,NSR CENTRE W/CAP MISSING,,O/SILLS PLASTICS,,NSF TYRE OE,,S/EX LEAK-PODOT/MONITOR,,

Pass 16 Feb 2019 144,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 139,808 miles

Oil leak ()

covers over both outer sills

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 139,805 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

covers over both outer sills

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 133,530 miles

engine covered & under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 133,527 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covered & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 128,271 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some components.

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 115,106 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

some marks on wind screen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,106 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

some marks on wind screen

Pass 7 Dec 2012 108,726 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2011 100,344 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,170 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 92,169 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

O/S & N/S/F brake discs slightly worn.

O/S & N/S/R Bump stops badly worn.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 83,350 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside inner cv gator insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,948 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 64,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,686 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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NIL 8250 is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NIL 8250, 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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NIL 8250 is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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