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NU02 SZL

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,550 mi
Last recorded166,550 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 SZL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 166,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 166,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 159,117 miles

Inside of car needs a good valet

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 146,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 143,753 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 143,709 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 138,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 132,228 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 125,814 miles

N/S/F STRUT DAMP

Pass 14 Jan 2013 117,799 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 110,200 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 101,614 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 92,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,437 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 70,532 miles

WIPER NOT CLEARING SCREEN PROPERLY

Pass 11 May 2007 48,800 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 48,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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NU02 SZL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NU02 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU02 SZL registered?

NU02 SZL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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