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YS02 LJN

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

246,334 mi
Last recorded246,334 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 LJN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 246,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 242,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 238,328 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 238,270 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 235,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear of vehicle, close to connection to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 235,516 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear of vehicle, close to connection to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 235,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 229,155 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 219,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 214,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 209,233 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 201,113 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 190,244 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 190,130 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 179,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 169,014 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 158,354 miles

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 20 Jun 2008 144,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 130,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 140,362 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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YS02 LJN is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YS02 LJN, 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 YS02 LJN registered?

YS02 LJN is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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