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NL02 LVX

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,248 mi
Last recorded141,248 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 LVX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,248 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 141,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone/subframe bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 138,338 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Gearbox oil leak but not excessive.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 138,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Gearbox oil leak but not excessive.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 128,605 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 128,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 125,539 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 125,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 119,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 119,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 113,284 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,284 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre mishapen

Offside Rear tyre cracking and has a nail in the inner part of the tread

Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,995 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,741 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 102,740 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,644 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust deteriating

front discs in poor condition advise replace

fueltank strap corroding

offside front pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on edges of raised tread bald

rear coilsprings corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,140 miles

engine has a puffing noise poss injector leak

exhaust corroding

front discs in poor condition advise replacement

fueltank strap corroding

starter motor noisy

Fail 12 Feb 2013 96,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine has a puffing noise poss injector leak

engine oil level low

exhaust corroding

front discs in poor condition advise replacement

fueltank strap corroding

offside rear brake has a slight bind

starter motor noisy

Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,645 miles

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)

Nearside front outer brake pad is deteroirated

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

Slight uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,923 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 30 Mar 2010 72,923 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,399 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,677 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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NL02 LVX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL02 LVX, 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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NL02 LVX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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