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OV02 VJO

2002 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,182 mi
Last recorded134,182 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 VJO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 134,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 133,219 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 132,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded bottom section heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 132,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded bottom section heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 129,072 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 124,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 118,889 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 114,994 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 111,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 111,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,775 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,934 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,149 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,132 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,972 miles

Battery warning light on

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Engine warning light on

Front wiper blade smearing but can still be viewed through

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 94,951 miles

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

Battery warning light on

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Engine warning light on

Front wiper blade smearing but can still be viewed through

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,528 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 77,474 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,145 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 56,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,451 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 47,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,645 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,110 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 20,069 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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OV02 VJO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OV02 VJO, 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 OV02 VJO registered?

OV02 VJO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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