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AUDI A22002 · 1.4L Petrol

JA 40

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Free vehicle summary for JA 40: 2002 AUDI A2 (Silver, Petrol). Mileage: 120,286. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 14/01/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/04/2027
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1390cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2002 Audi A2 presents a consistent roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent inspection in January 2026 with 120,286 miles and no recorded defects. The testing history indicates a high standard of ongoing maintenance, evidenced by a single failure in late 2024 which was immediately rectified to passing on the same day. This suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing mechanical issues as they arise, rather than allowing faults to accumulate over multiple years. At an average of 5,012 miles per year, the vehicle has significantly low mileage for its twenty-four-year age. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as seals, bushes, and hoses, which become brittle irrespective of distance. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests shows steady usage of approximately 4,600 miles, suggesting the car is used regularly enough to prevent mechanical stagnation. Given that the last three tests showed no major advisories, a buyer should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and the sills, which are common weak points for this era of Audi. While the mechanical history is clean, the age of the vehicle necessitates a physical check for surface corrosion and brake line condition that may not always be captured in a standard test. The overall data indicates a well-maintained example that has avoided significant mechanical decline throughout its life.

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75
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 7/18/2026, 1:00:04 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2002 Audi A2 presents a consistent roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent inspection in January 2026 with 120,286 miles and no recorded defects. The testing history indicates a high standard of ongoing maintenance, evidenced by a single failure in late 2024 which was immediately rectified to passing on the same day. This suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing mechanical issues as they arise, rather than allowing faults to accumulate over multiple years. At an average of 5,012 miles per year, the vehicle has significantly low mileage for its twenty-four-year age. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as seals, bushes, and hoses, which become brittle irrespective of distance. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests shows steady usage of approximately 4,600 miles, suggesting the car is used regularly enough to prevent mechanical stagnation. Given that the last three tests showed no major advisories, a buyer should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and the sills, which are common weak points for this era of Audi. While the mechanical history is clean, the age of the vehicle necessitates a physical check for surface corrosion and brake line condition that may not always be captured in a standard test. The overall data indicates a well-maintained example that has avoided significant mechanical decline throughout its life.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2002 Audi A2 (JA 40), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2022 to January 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 17 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))”.

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