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RN51 NZD

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

202,256 mi
Last recorded202,256 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 NZD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 202,256 miles

n/s and o/s front shocker top mountings noisey

Fail 2 Sep 2016 200,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s front shocker top mountings noisey

Pass 5 Sep 2015 197,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 193,131 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 193,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 190,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight play in front d bushes

Fail 29 Aug 2013 190,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight play in front d bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2012 177,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaking at rear of engine

Fail 28 Sep 2012 177,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaking at rear of engine

Fail 2 Sep 2011 158,670 miles

Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGTH

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 158,670 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGTH

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 134,419 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 115,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 105,093 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 105,090 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 86,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 71,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2006 71,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RN51 NZD is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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