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EJ02 EKO

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

175,098 mi
Last recorded175,098 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 EKO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 175,098 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 174,981 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can not open (3.1 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot door not opening

Pass 15 Aug 2023 157,137 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 157,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 144,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 137,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 131,474 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 131,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 123,840 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,939 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 121,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 119,618 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 119,618 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 118,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 111,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 104,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,570 miles

o/s front o/wall cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2009 59,408 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner/outer walls degraded close to limit

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,221 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 51,221 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,679 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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EJ02 EKO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc 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 EJ02 EKO, 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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EJ02 EKO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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