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GP52 LCV

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

246,325 mi
Last recorded246,325 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 LCV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 246,325 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED - DETERIORATED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 230,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper security

left rear foot/handbrake low effort

oil leak

right front fog lamp not qworking

Fail 29 Oct 2018 230,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper security

left rear foot/handbrake low effort

oil leak

right front fog lamp not qworking

Pass 2 Nov 2017 212,369 miles

handbrake travel

left headlamp security

left rearb tyre sidewall damaged

right front wheel rim buckled

windscreen damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2017 212,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

handbrake travel

left headlamp security

left rearb tyre sidewall damaged

right front wheel rim buckled

windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2016 190,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all tyre sidewalls cracked and damaged

handbrake travel

right rear tyre sidewall slight bulge

wiper worn

Fail 25 Oct 2016 190,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all tyre sidewalls cracked and damaged

handbrake travel

right rear tyre sidewall slight bulge

wiper worn

Pass 2 Nov 2015 170,460 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

left rear tyre sidewall cracked

right fort wheel rim slight buckle

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 170,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heatshield insecure

left rear tyre sidewall cracked

right fort wheel rim slight buckle

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 146,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn

left front tyre tread worn

left headlamp security

right front tyre tread worn on edges

top strut mounts worn

tyre sizes different front/rear

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2014 146,449 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn

left front tyre tread worn

left headlamp security

right front tyre tread worn on edges

top strut mounts worn

tyre sizes different front/rear

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2014 138,504 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 133,215 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 131,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 109,058 miles

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

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

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 96,265 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 76,535 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 64,019 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 39,536 miles

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

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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GP52 LCV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP52 LCV, 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 GP52 LCV registered?

GP52 LCV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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