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KC52 XCE

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,422 mi
Last recorded144,422 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 XCE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 144,422 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 144,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 135,081 miles

Exhaust clamp towards the front of the car is corroded and I suggest replacement when possible

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 135,081 miles

Exhaust clamp towards the front of the car is corroded and I suggest replacement when possible

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 126,123 miles

EML ON

Fail 8 Dec 2022 126,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 106,986 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 80,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,640 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,894 miles

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

Rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,043 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,385 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,455 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 57,353 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 52,907 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jan 2012 45,457 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,156 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,477 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 34,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,511 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,006 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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KC52 XCE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KC52 XCE, 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 KC52 XCE registered?

KC52 XCE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is KC52 XCE safe to buy?

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