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SJ52 JCV

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,166 mi
Last recorded170,166 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 JCV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2023 170,166 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers corroded Nearside + Offside

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak behind / Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 162,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 May 2021 147,088 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 147,079 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 143,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Jun 2020 143,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 132,500 miles

Brake fluid appears contaminated

Coolant level below minimum

Engine management ( Mil ) lamp on permanently

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Outer casing perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 124,462 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 113,158 miles

Engine management lamp on permenently

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the innside edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the innside edge

child seat fitted at time of test

engine management lamp on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,895 miles

Both rear disc brakes binding slightly.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management lamp on permenently.

Off side rear alloy wheel inner rim damaged.

Windscreen cracked on the off side outside zone 'A'.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,642 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level too low.

Front bumber damaged.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rear brake disc excessively corroded.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,120 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 56,120 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,630 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,274 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,356 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,954 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 32,954 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,859 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 21,214 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 21,214 miles

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

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

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

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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SJ52 JCV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ52 JCV, 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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What year was SJ52 JCV registered?

SJ52 JCV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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