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NX52 UFS

2002 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

136,149 mi
Last recorded136,149 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 UFS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 136,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2026 136,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2025 135,337 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 135,333 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak at water pump area..

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid reservoir insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2023 130,943 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,003 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,041 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 120,774 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 116,069 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,131 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mil on

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,433 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 89,598 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 89,578 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 75,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,533 miles

engine management light on dash

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes under a cover

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,836 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 64,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,109 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,970 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls and tread face deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2008 59,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls and tread face deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,556 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 52,547 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 52,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 44,872 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 39,822 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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NX52 UFS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 NX52 UFS, 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 NX52 UFS registered?

NX52 UFS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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