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LC52 SCX

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,882 mi
Last recorded149,882 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 SCX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 149,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 147,029 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 144,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 144,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 127,490 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 118,988 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 118,988 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 108,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on the bead area

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak (engine bay)

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,188 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers smearing

Fail 11 Dec 2013 87,791 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,791 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,214 miles

n/s/f wheel inner rim bent

stone chips screen

Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,429 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 67,429 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,193 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 58,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,614 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2008 42,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 42,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,929 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

very slight buldge in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,495 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 19,978 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 19,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LC52 SCX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LC52 SCX, 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 LC52 SCX registered?

LC52 SCX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is LC52 SCX safe to buy?

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