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RJ52 NWG

2002 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,593 mi
Last recorded162,593 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 NWG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 162,593 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 162,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 158,364 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 158,364 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking Slight weep on filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 153,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

Fail 6 Oct 2017 153,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner walls (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven both rear brakes (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 148,554 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Engine management light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both rear tyres have cracks on inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2016 148,536 miles

Front Number plate damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Tyres cracking

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2016 148,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Number plate damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Tyres cracking

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 144,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 30 Jun 2015 144,829 miles

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 1 Jul 2014 139,596 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 132,708 miles

o/s handbrake eff low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 124,600 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 114,896 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 109,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 96,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 84,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 84,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 71,953 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,835 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 47,984 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 47,942 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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RJ52 NWG is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 RJ52 NWG, 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 RJ52 NWG registered?

RJ52 NWG is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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