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E21 MRJ

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,351 mi
Last recorded233,351 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 MRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 233,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 221,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 211,832 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 200,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 188,224 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 186,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside beam image at acceptable limits

Fail 20 Nov 2020 186,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside beam image at acceptable limits

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

Pass 10 May 2019 184,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil at min level

light blue smoke on acceleration

Pass 27 Apr 2018 182,261 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 182,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2017 177,918 miles

sill covers fitted

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2016 176,031 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 176,001 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 172,024 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage Plastic covers obscuring full inspection of rear chassis. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 161,176 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 161,176 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 150,285 miles

slight damage to off side rear lamp lens

Fail 19 Jul 2013 150,233 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight damage to off side rear lamp lens

Pass 17 Jul 2012 141,724 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 137,538 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 137,503 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 132,417 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 122,161 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 122,161 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,571 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,553 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL RIMS SLIGHTY OUT OF SHAPE

VEHICLE UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,149 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 22,713 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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E21 MRJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E21 MRJ, 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 E21 MRJ registered?

E21 MRJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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