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RG02 JEJ

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,958 mi
Last recorded171,958 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 JEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 171,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 171,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 169,870 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED IN TREADS.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 164,339 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS.CUTS IN TREADS OF REAR TYRES.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 164,339 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS.CUTS IN TREADS OF REAR TYRES.

Pass 4 May 2016 159,548 miles

Front FLEXY EXHAUST BLOWS

Offside Rear BRAKE STICKY.

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRED LIMITS.

Rear EXHAUST BRKT CORRODED ON REAR SILENCER.

Pass 1 May 2015 155,308 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DRAGS SLIGHTLY.

Pass 16 May 2014 148,148 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 148,148 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 138,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 129,010 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 129,010 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 118,841 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 109,524 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 109,524 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 99,332 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 99,332 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,614 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 87,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 77,199 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 77,196 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 77,196 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,723 miles

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

engine undertray fitted. luggage compartment not fully tested

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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RG02 JEJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RG02 JEJ, 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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RG02 JEJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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