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FV52 PYX

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,032 mi
Last recorded113,032 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 PYX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 113,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 112,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,637 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake discs are very rusty and in very poor condition

exhaust system is quite rusty

fuel cap seal is perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2018 102,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken and lower rubber mount so badly worn spring is insecure (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 185/50r16 81v (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is cracking and perishing and worn low on the inner edge

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake discs are very rusty and in very poor condition

both rear coil springs are rusty

exhaust system is quite rusty

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,581 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Off side front suspension strut top bearing slightly stiff in operation

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 16 Mar 2017 98,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / egr area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all tyres perished & cracking in treads

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,503 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 92,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake pads worn low and discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear inner tyre wall perished not excessive

Fail 11 Feb 2015 86,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear inner tyre wall perished not excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,398 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 77,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

coolant low

Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 48,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,132 miles

both rear tyres 3mm and cracked on inner and outer sidewalls 1855016v

Fail 24 Jul 2006 30,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,283 miles

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

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 PYX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

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

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