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J40 SHM

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,051 mi
Last recorded95,051 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 SHM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 95,051 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 89,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,971 miles

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

engine has missfire

engine management light on

Fail 22 Sep 2010 79,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

engine has missfire

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2009 72,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,740 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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J40 SHM is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J40 SHM, 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 J40 SHM registered?

J40 SHM is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is J40 SHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 SHM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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