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FV52 UWR

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,780 mi
Last recorded116,780 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 UWR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 116,780 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 113,753 miles

Corrosion to chassis/suspension

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front mounting bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel flap manually released - button inop.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 111,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 107,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 104,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 27 Jan 2022 104,649 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot small end leaking grease

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,158 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 19 Jan 2018 92,158 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 88,837 miles

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

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,673 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 25 Jan 2016 83,673 miles

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect PRS, bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,298 miles

NSF inner CV boot clip missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF inner CV boot clip missing

Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,375 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2013 70,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 65,625 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 60,075 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 60,075 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 55,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2009 51,193 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 25,731 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 UWR is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

FV52 UWR is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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