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GJ02 CXU

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,978 mi
Last recorded160,978 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 CXU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 160,978 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 160,966 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 155,832 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 150,587 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 150,569 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 147,219 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 147,217 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 139,940 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 139,898 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 132,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 132,960 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 128,261 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 128,261 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,844 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Engine covers under trays fitted

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 111,202 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 108,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 2 May 2014 108,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Fail 1 May 2013 99,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 99,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,063 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 3 May 2011 84,720 miles

walls of rear tyres signs of cracking

Fail 3 May 2011 84,720 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

walls of rear tyres signs of cracking

Pass 7 May 2010 79,544 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 72,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 66,500 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 63,701 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 57,224 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 57,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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GJ02 CXU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ02 CXU, 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 GJ02 CXU registered?

GJ02 CXU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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