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DE02 RWJ

2002 Audi A2

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

214,836 mi
Last recorded214,836 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 RWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 214,836 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 214,825 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 209,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 207,135 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 205,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 204,149 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 201,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 199,563 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 194,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 185,204 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 185,130 miles

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

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

emissions not tested due to overheating

Pass 15 Jan 2015 174,956 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 162,883 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 153,492 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 153,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 143,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 143,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 129,611 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 129,611 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 115,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nsr shock absorber dust cover adrift/broken

osr shock absorber dust cover adrift/broken

Fail 27 Jan 2010 115,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nsr shock absorber dust cover adrift/broken

osr shock absorber dust cover adrift/broken

Pass 9 Feb 2009 104,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers dust covers broken

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Feb 2008 92,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in side wall. Flap of rubber has been glued down, unable to see if cord exposed

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 92,401 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in side wall. Flap of rubber has been glued down, unable to see if cord exposed

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,473 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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DE02 RWJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE02 RWJ, 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 DE02 RWJ registered?

DE02 RWJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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