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FV52 PYT

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,229 mi
Last recorded164,229 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 PYT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 164,229 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 164,229 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 160,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 156,613 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 152,146 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 152,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 140,562 miles

offsides rear shock absober cover loose

Fail 12 Nov 2012 140,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offsides rear shock absober cover loose

Pass 21 Jul 2011 113,521 miles

Engine mananagment light on

Front wiper blade worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2011 113,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine mananagment light on

Front wiper blade worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2010 95,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damage

poor image nearside headlight

Pass 27 Jul 2009 77,674 miles

engine managment lamp is on.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 77,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

engine managment lamp is on.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,623 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 13 Aug 2007 45,083 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,254 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 24,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FV52 PYT is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV52 PYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 PYT registered?

FV52 PYT is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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