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RY02 NEJ

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,780 mi
Last recorded146,780 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 NEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 146,780 miles

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 15 Oct 2025 140,658 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 140,650 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust and unable to hold steady rev (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2024 136,358 miles

Nearside headlight bracket broken

Fail 31 Jul 2024 136,356 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight bracket broken

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 134,860 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 134,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 131,702 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2018 131,382 miles

advise front wiper blade

Fail 28 May 2018 131,338 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2018 131,057 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2017 126,571 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,924 miles

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

engine management lamp is on, on dash.

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,557 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 116,352 miles

Advise Front Wiper Blade Worn And Damaging Windscreen

Engine Management Light ON

N/S/R Tyre Has a Crack In The Inner Sidewall But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Cord's

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 116,352 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise Front Wiper Blade Worn And Damaging Windscreen

Engine Management Light ON

N/S/R Tyre Has a Crack In The Inner Sidewall But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Cord's

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,141 miles

Front Wiper Blade Worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 114,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Wiper Blade Worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 106,019 miles

Engine Management Light ON.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Water Ingress to Rear Number Plate

Fail 23 Jan 2012 106,019 miles

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

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

Engine Management Light ON.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Water Ingress to Rear Number Plate

Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,766 miles

EPC and Engine Management light on dash

all four part worn tyres o/s/f- 1.6mm . N/s/f - 3mm - others on 2mm

front wiper starting to rattle/scratch windscreen - advise replacement

rear number plate becoming water/dirt damaged

vehicle idle poor/ cutting out

Pass 28 Jan 2010 88,656 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 80,457 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 74,184 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 74,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 15 Aug 2006 62,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 61,497 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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RY02 NEJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY02 NEJ, 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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RY02 NEJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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