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OY02 XJB

2002 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

146,481 mi
Last recorded146,481 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 XJB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 146,481 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall wear 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp has condensation

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside shock absorbers heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake back plates surface corrosion

ac condenser poor condition

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components

Fail 2 Feb 2026 146,478 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has splits on inner and outer sidewalls 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx m60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall wear 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge, on legal limit 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp has condensation

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside shock absorbers heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake back plates surface corrosion

ac condenser poor condition

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components

Pass 6 Jan 2025 138,132 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 126,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 126,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 120,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 114,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 114,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 109,719 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash, brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 109,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Tail light stop light interference (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad warning light on dash, brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,057 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 105,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER COVER IS BROKEN

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS LOOSE

Pass 20 Dec 2018 99,901 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Brake wear warning light on dashboard

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire not connected

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 99,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Brake wear warning light on dashboard

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire not connected

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,531 miles

both front brakes slight fluctuation

brake pad warning light illuminated

nearside front brake warning wire disconnected

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 11 Jan 2018 94,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brakes slight fluctuation

brake pad warning light illuminated

nearside front brake warning wire disconnected

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,035 miles

engine covers fitted

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,501 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

suspension / braking components rusting

Fail 19 Jun 2015 78,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

suspension / braking components rusting

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 77,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,790 miles

brake pad wear warning wires broken on nearside front

Fail 11 Jul 2013 71,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake pad wear warning wires broken on nearside front

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,145 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 67,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,226 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,226 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,841 miles

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

Plastic oversills restricting checks. rear number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 41,573 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,112 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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OY02 XJB is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY02 XJB, 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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OY02 XJB is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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