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OV51 LNO

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,375 mi
Last recorded151,375 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 LNO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 151,375 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 150,528 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 147,830 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 147,750 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has surface rust

Pass 16 Dec 2022 146,556 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 146,556 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 142,247 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 142,247 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 138,254 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 137,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 137,041 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 137,028 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 136,549 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 136,549 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 135,075 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 133,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 126,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 120,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 120,364 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 116,859 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 111,043 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front brake discs corroded

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 104,059 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 104,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Dipstick tip broken, unable to get a true reading for oil level.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,167 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 91,466 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 85,019 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 76,020 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 67,818 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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OV51 LNO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV51 LNO, 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 OV51 LNO registered?

OV51 LNO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is OV51 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 LNO shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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