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J11 JOU

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,584 mi
Last recorded161,584 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 JOU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 161,584 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

NSF+NSR indicators slightly discoloured

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205-40-17 84w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 161,438 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

NSF+NSR indicators slightly discoloured

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205-40-17 84w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 154,741 miles

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

brake wear indicator on

Fail 25 Oct 2022 154,731 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

brake wear indicator on

Pass 8 Nov 2021 150,236 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 150,229 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 145,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel filter damp

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2020 145,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to access fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

fuel filter damp

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2019 142,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 137,346 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 137,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 131,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,811 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 112,749 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,749 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,051 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 94,051 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 85,072 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play noted in n/s plus o/s rack ends

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,072 miles

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

slight play noted in n/s plus o/s rack ends

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,529 miles

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

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,955 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 66,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,221 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 59,221 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,818 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,300 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 36,862 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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J11 JOU 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 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 J11 JOU, 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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J11 JOU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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