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YL51 NNT

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

131,461 mi
Last recorded131,461 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 NNT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 131,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2026 131,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2026 131,459 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative nearside not working (4.4.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber cover adrift

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

rear heat shield hanging down

Pass 17 Apr 2025 124,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 124,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 120,125 miles

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

Front bumper has light damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering lock missing new 1 on back order (7.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 120,125 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper has light damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering lock missing new 1 on back order (7.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 113,603 miles

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

Front bumper has damage

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also close to wear bars ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 113,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front bumper has damage

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also close to wear bars ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,466 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 107,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,691 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 98,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,276 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 94,276 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,645 miles

Front front bumperinsecure

Nearside Rear seat missing

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2017 84,955 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear tyre has age cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,504 miles

Nearside Rear seat not fitted at time of test

slight plat in front wiper linkage

Fail 30 Dec 2015 78,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear seat missing unable tto test seat belt

slight plat in front wiper linkage

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,111 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 74,111 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,142 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 68,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,863 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 62,863 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,148 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,971 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,761 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,573 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,558 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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YL51 NNT is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 YL51 NNT, 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 YL51 NNT registered?

YL51 NNT is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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