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GL52 CHY

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

111,374 mi
Last recorded111,374 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 CHY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 111,374 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 111,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,352 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 110,348 miles

Emissions not tested No oil showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,912 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 105,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 102,582 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,634 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres cracking on inner side walls

Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,471 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 25 Jun 2016 93,161 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 93,161 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,456 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 90,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,383 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 82,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil on min mark

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,263 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 77,263 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 70,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,809 miles

Both front wheels slightly distorted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front headlamp has condensation in it

Fail 2 Mar 2010 64,809 miles

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

Both front wheels slightly distorted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front headlamp has condensation in it

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,130 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 57,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside front tyre and nearside front has two cuts in sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,999 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 49,903 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 43,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,680 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 34,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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GL52 CHY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 GL52 CHY, 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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GL52 CHY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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