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FM52 VHP

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,433 mi
Last recorded154,433 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 VHP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 154,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 148,828 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 143,770 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 143,770 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 138,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 138,722 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 136,952 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

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))

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 134,673 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 133,123 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor damp with oil (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 131,534 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 129,997 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 116,507 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 116,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on dash

nail in near side front tyre

near side rear seat belt stack covers missing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,617 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 96,498 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 96,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 86,408 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 86,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,491 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 67,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,194 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 41,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,707 miles

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

advise front brake imbalance

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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FM52 VHP is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,358 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 FM52 VHP, 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 23 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM52 VHP registered?

FM52 VHP is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is FM52 VHP safe to buy?

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