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YJ02 VKX

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

162,177 mi
Last recorded162,177 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 VKX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 162,177 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 162,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 159,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

coolant level below min

Pass 5 Oct 2023 157,126 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 155,047 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 154,197 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 153,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 151,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 150,508 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 150,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 146,747 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides and shocks (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 146,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides and shocks (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 140,655 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 135,574 miles

Nearside Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 130,488 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 126,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 121,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 115,544 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 115,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 106,528 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 106,412 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,890 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 91,750 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

handbrake lever high

Fail 2 Oct 2010 88,625 miles

Both front seatbelts retract slowly

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 88,625 miles

Both front seatbelts retract slowly

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2009 77,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,910 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,825 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,371 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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YJ02 VKX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YJ02 VKX, 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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YJ02 VKX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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