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NJ52 VWT

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,249 mi
Last recorded178,249 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 VWT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 178,249 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 178,249 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 167,570 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn Scored

Inner Steering Joints have slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 161,176 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber outer casing insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2018 161,176 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shockabsorber outer casing insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2017 159,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers on rear seat belt catches missing

rear shock absorber top covers broken off main unit

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 10 Aug 2016 157,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust shield broken off unit

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer cv boot loose on joint

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shield broken off unit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 27 Jul 2016 157,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust shield broken off unit

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer cv boot loose on joint

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shield broken off unit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 10 Aug 2015 156,617 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 156,451 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 155,401 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 137,017 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 199,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rea seat belt outer casings broken

engine man light on

nearside rear shock casing loose

Pass 15 Sep 2011 119,634 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,342 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 89,444 miles

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of test.

o/s/r seatbelt buckle not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2009 89,444 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of test.

o/s/r seatbelt buckle not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,233 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 74,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,439 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 61,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 58,369 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 VWT is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJ52 VWT, 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 VWT is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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