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SH02 CLJ

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

231,310 mi
Last recorded231,310 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 CLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 231,310 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 230,797 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge and sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jun 2020 230,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge and sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2019 226,713 miles

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

evidence of fuel leak at filter area

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside track rod end boot deteriorated

slight roughness at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2018 221,377 miles

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

Oil leak ()

off side rear shocker dampening effect slightly weak

Fail 14 May 2018 221,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

off side rear shocker dampening effect slightly weak

Pass 7 Jun 2017 218,042 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 218,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 209,650 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 209,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 206,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to various areas of bodywork

Fail 2 Apr 2015 206,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to various areas of bodywork

Pass 26 Apr 2014 200,706 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 200,706 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 189,920 miles

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

offside front sill has slight damage(plastic trim)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 168,287 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 168,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 142,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 124,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 105,838 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 85,369 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,542 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 56,542 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,904 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 40,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SH02 CLJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SH02 CLJ, 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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SH02 CLJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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