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NL52 LZO

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,335 mi
Last recorded181,335 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 LZO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 181,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm note tyre worn on inner edge (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 177,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 174,795 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 174,795 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 165,418 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2017 152,788 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 152,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 145,383 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 140,665 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 135,510 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to rear shockers

corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f ball joint dust cover poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2013 128,407 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f balljoint boot poor condition

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

rear shocker dust covers poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2012 121,972 miles

both number plates poor condition

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

damage to windscreen

handbrake travel

o/s/f c,v gaiter poor condition

o/s/r tyre slight runout

slight suspension components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 121,972 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both number plates poor condition

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

damage to windscreen

handbrake travel

o/s/f c,v gaiter poor condition

o/s/r tyre slight runout

slight suspension components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 114,579 miles

slight windscreen damage.

various body damage.

dip stick broken.

exhaust in poor condition.

inner cv gaiters in poor condition.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,084 miles

front tyres worn inner edges.

windscreen marked zone b.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,933 miles

rear tyres 3mm,uneven wear

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 76,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,751 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 60,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,373 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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NL52 LZO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL52 LZO, 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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NL52 LZO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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