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FV52 UWS

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

162,640 mi
Last recorded162,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 162,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 154,985 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 154,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 148,841 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 148,796 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 142,302 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 142,055 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both wishbones (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 136,660 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wishbones (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 136,590 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wishbones (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 131,749 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wishbones (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 129,850 miles

Nearside Front cracks to tyre

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wishbones (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 129,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front cracks to tyre

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wishbones (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 121,136 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,284 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 113,220 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bold to renew (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front disc corroded

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

Rear brakes out of balance

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 106,148 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bold to renew (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front disc corroded

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

Rear brakes out of balance

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 101,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,646 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,599 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 95,313 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,265 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 93,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 88,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 7 Jan 2009 65,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,813 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 58,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,184 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2007 51,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,765 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brakes noisy and grabbing slightly

screw in offside rear tyre

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 UWS is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

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

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