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NJ52 CKL

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

150,795 mi
Last recorded150,795 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 CKL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 150,795 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 150,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 139,375 miles

Central Lower Exhaust shield lose but will not detach

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 133,251 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 133,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 130,344 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 128,132 miles

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal.

Fail 20 Apr 2022 128,132 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 126,960 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2021 126,946 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front drive shafts corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 122,193 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 122,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 114,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,832 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 105,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 98,341 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 98,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,301 miles

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

items removed from windscreen prior to mot test

offside front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside/nearside rear shock absorber gaiters damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2016 92,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

items removed from windscreen prior to mot test

offside front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside/nearside rear shock absorber gaiters damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres have cuts on sidewalls

handbrake cables corroded

near side rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Fail 12 Feb 2015 89,477 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres have cuts on sidewalls

handbrake cables corroded

near side rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,781 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,468 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 76,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,274 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 56,286 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 47,557 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,136 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,642 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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NJ52 CKL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 NJ52 CKL, 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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NJ52 CKL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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