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WF52 NKJ

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

132,831 mi
Last recorded132,831 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 NKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 132,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 132,826 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 129,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 124,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,278 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OS+NS COVERED IN SILICONE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 121,278 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OS+NS COVERED IN SILICONE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 121,276 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged OS+NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached INADEQUATE REPAIR DONE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value NS+OS (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OS+NS COVERED IN SILICONE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 119,403 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 119,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 116,004 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 116,001 miles

Fuel pipe leaking by filter/tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,372 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WIPER SCUFFS (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 110,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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 Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT ON WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BONNET UNABLE TO OPEN

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WIPER SCUFFS (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 103,254 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,179 miles

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

Front WIPER SMEARS

Offside Front WASHER JET AIM POOR

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

Front Inner MARKED YELLOW TYRES SPLIT ON WALL BUT NOT TO CORDS BOTH SIDES

Fail 12 Jul 2017 100,177 miles

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

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

Front WIPER SMEARS

Offside Front WASHER JET AIM POOR

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

Front Inner MARKED YELLOW TYRES SPLIT ON WALL BUT NOT TO CORDS BOTH SIDES

Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,260 miles

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

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 4 Aug 2016 97,257 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,371 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 76,842 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,378 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 65,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,628 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,514 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 33,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 25,187 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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WF52 NKJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 WF52 NKJ, 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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WF52 NKJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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