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NK51 UEW

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,538 mi
Last recorded151,538 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 UEW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 151,538 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 151,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 143,824 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 132,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 132,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 126,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

possible fuel leak at filter area

Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,028 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 118,777 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,338 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,333 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,997 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 95,997 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 92,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system showing corrosion

slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2012 87,335 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all alloy wheels in poor condition

front brake discs corroded on edges

incorrect coil spring fitted to nearside front

light damage to bodywork

nearside front coil spring doesnt fit strut top mount

tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,335 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all alloy wheels in poor condition

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded on edges

incorrect coil spring fitted to nearside front

light damage to bodywork

nearside front coil spring doesnt fit strut top mount

tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

disc pad warning light on dash

n/s/r tyre has slight cut to sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,677 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,665 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,702 miles

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 19 Jan 2006 36,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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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NK51 UEW is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NK51 UEW, 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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What year was NK51 UEW registered?

NK51 UEW is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is NK51 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 UEW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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