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GL52 USO

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,923 mi
Last recorded150,923 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 USO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 150,923 miles

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

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 150,921 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 147,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 143,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shocker clover loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 139,311 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 134,422 miles

item removed from sun visor

left/right front repeater security

lower covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 129,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light ON

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 129,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light ON

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 126,222 miles

headlamp patterns poor(damp)

rear brake discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 122,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

right rear road spring lower rubber mount worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,128 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 114,764 miles

both rear wheel rims slight buckle

left front wheel rim slight buckle

Fail 10 Feb 2011 114,764 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel rims slight buckle

left front wheel rim slight buckle

Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 56,251 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,813 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 34,471 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 USO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GL52 USO, 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 GL52 USO registered?

GL52 USO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is GL52 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 USO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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