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LW02 JSU

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,058 mi
Last recorded156,058 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 JSU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 156,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 148,972 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 141,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 138,095 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 138,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 135,108 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 132,569 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Engine light on intermittent. Ok at time of test

O/s/r brake pipe corroded

O/s/r handbrake poor on 1st attempt

Fail 5 Dec 2019 132,530 miles

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

Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

O/s/r brake pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Adjusted (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 29 Dec 2018 127,688 miles

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

O/S floor pan damaged

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Dec 2018 127,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

O/S floor pan damaged

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2017 126,237 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 121,347 miles

disc corroided

eml on

exhaust blow

suspension components have slight corrosion

tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 117,940 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 113,740 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 113,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,709 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 100,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,788 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 85,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,441 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,414 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 56,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Dec 2005 48,773 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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LW02 JSU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LW02 JSU, 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 LW02 JSU registered?

LW02 JSU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is LW02 JSU safe to buy?

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