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FV52 PYW

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,438 mi
Last recorded119,438 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 PYW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,438 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 119,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 110,153 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 108,823 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 108,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 102,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 102,793 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,802 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel filter heavily corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 99,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel filter heavily corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear TYRE perished/cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,084 miles

Both front steering arm inner joints have play

Engine oil leak

Fuel filter corroded

Offside rear tyre perishing

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Strong advise nearside front (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 89,993 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Both front steering arm inner joints have play

Engine oil leak

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Strong advise nearside front (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 87,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,427 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 13 Dec 2013 81,427 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,626 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,890 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,538 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,138 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,888 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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FV52 PYW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel 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 FV52 PYW, 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 FV52 PYW registered?

FV52 PYW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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