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RN51 NZA

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,563 mi
Last recorded85,563 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 NZA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,563 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,485 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 83,718 miles

Windscreen washer not working Bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,633 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 81,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,557 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 79,557 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 77,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,470 miles

Front Wiper judders on the up stroke

Offside Rear Light lens has minor damage

hand brake lever handle appears a bit loose

Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,834 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 73,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced has interior water contamination (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear light unit has light damage

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,202 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 68,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,007 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 66,006 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,631 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,631 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor damage to off side rear light lens

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 58,266 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor damage to off side rear light lens

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 55,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side rear light lens is damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,010 miles

Off side rear light lens is damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,677 miles

Service light showing on dash

Fail 21 Oct 2009 51,677 miles

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

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

Service light showing on dash

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,757 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 46,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,506 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 42,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate slightly insucure. and cracked.

near/side/front tyre has a screw in it.

near/side/rear tyre cracking on side wall.

off/side/rear light unit cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,753 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,699 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted near side rear

Neadr side rear door scratched

Near side front door damaged

Near side front mirror cover scratched

Near side front tyre has inner and outer side wall damage

Near side rear bumper scratched

Near side rear wheel arch badly scratched

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

Off side rear light lens cracked

Rear index plate starting to seperate

Tail gate inner cover is insecure

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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RN51 NZA is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 RN51 NZA, 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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RN51 NZA is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is RN51 NZA safe to buy?

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