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PJ02 OTE

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,298 mi
Last recorded192,298 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 OTE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 192,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 185,159 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 185,130 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 179,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 179,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 177,393 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 18 May 2017 177,391 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure securing bolts missing (6.2.A.1)

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 172,895 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall but not exposing inner cording at present

rear wheel rims slightly distorted

Fail 9 Apr 2016 172,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall but not exposing inner cording at present

rear wheel rims slightly distorted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 169,374 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres are bald on inner edges but neither are exposing inner cording at present

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear wheel rims are distorted but not quite considered excessive at present

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and has minor leak

front exhaust pipe has minor leak

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low 3mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 160,980 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 160,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 148,658 miles

both sides rear shockabsorber shrouds in secure

Fail 12 Feb 2013 148,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both sides rear brakes binding when jacked up, but does not show on brake rollers.

both sides rear shockabsorber shrouds in secure

Pass 3 Nov 2011 123,196 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

nearside front top suspension mounting bearing just starting to get rough in operation

Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,299 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,058 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,826 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 79,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,044 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,111 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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PJ02 OTE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PJ02 OTE, 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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PJ02 OTE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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