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J28 HJW

2016 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

105,928 mi
Last recorded105,928 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 HJW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,928 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2025 167,310 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 99,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 156,257 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 82,878 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 82,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,716 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 148,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer, dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 62,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 147,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 146,918 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 146,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,990 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 145,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,507 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 144,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 144,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 140,395 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 134,165 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 134,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 128,365 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 122,499 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 112,991 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 106,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 99,740 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,740 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,681 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 6 Jan 2010 79,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,837 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 68,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,573 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 57,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,879 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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J28 HJW is a 2016 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 J28 HJW, 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 10 years old, this Audi A2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J28 HJW is a 2016 Audi A2, first registered on 18 August 2016.

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