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ST52 NBF

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,547 mi
Last recorded170,547 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 NBF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 170,547 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 170,547 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 170,503 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 170,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 170,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 170,434 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 170,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 168,850 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 168,850 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 167,132 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 165,372 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 160,051 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 160,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 153,639 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 146,390 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 138,298 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 134,215 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 128,307 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 122,947 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 114,201 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 105,560 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 105,560 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 90,830 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 90,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,860 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 76,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,854 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 63,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 49,440 miles

rear number plate fadding n/s reartyre small cut intread and nearing limit

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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ST52 NBF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST52 NBF, 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 ST52 NBF registered?

ST52 NBF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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