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LJ51 CAS

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 CAS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 139,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 128,479 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside trailing behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,990 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 122,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,315 miles

Front brake pads wearing low / front discs corroded

Front brakes binding slightly

Front tyres perishing

Rear coil springs corroding

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Jun 2021 110,410 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 May 2021 110,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2020 107,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,864 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 88,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,147 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,406 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 78,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,683 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chips in screen

engine management light on

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,846 miles

engine management light on

front and rear no plates in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,752 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 42,209 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 42,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate slightly insecure.

Pass 10 Jun 2007 34,115 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,237 miles

N/S Front tyre lump on inner wall. †

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)

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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LJ51 CAS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LJ51 CAS, 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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LJ51 CAS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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