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WJ02 BCY

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

119,377 mi
Last recorded119,377 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 BCY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 119,377 miles

Boot lid slightly loose Not securing fully (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 119,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Boot lid slightly loose Not securing fully (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 109,098 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2025 108,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 101,970 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,059 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 84,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,821 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Adv screen wash bottle leaking........ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 791,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade Poor wipe to screen /poor condition.......... (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Zone (A) impact damaged to screen in excess of 10mm....... (3.2 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Adv screen wash bottle leaking........ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,663 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 78,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,794 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,273 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,273 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake cable (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,827 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 48,826 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,069 miles

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

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

cambelt due

glue kit out of date

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,807 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

park brake cable clip deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,993 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,156 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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WJ02 BCY is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WJ02 BCY, 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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WJ02 BCY is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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