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LM52 PZZ

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,337 mi
Last recorded171,337 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 PZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 171,337 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion underside in places

Fail 23 Nov 2022 171,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion underside in places

Pass 29 Nov 2021 167,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 167,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 162,504 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front and rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn/deteriorated

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

offside rear tyre starting to wear thin

oil around steering rack

shock absorbers corroded and misting with oil

track rod end dust covers deteriorated/splitting

washer fluid low

Pass 25 Nov 2019 158,074 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to limit

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

front lower arms harshly corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2019 158,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords / blow legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords / below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

185/50r16

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

front lower arms harshly corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated

offside front tyres starting to wear thin

wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2018 156,333 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside front coil spring mis-seated but does not affect operation of coil spring.

offside front seat belt retracts but slow in operation.

Pass 11 Aug 2018 156,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

strong advise all parts corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2018 156,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

strong advise all parts corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 148,173 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 148,173 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 142,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 137,093 miles

under trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2014 133,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmits blue smoke during acceleration

Fail 15 Oct 2014 133,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front inner portion of the tyre is on the minimum legal limt now...(replacement recomended )...

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmits blue smoke during acceleration

Pass 19 Oct 2013 125,068 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 120,449 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 120,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCCK ABSORBER HAS NOT BEEN FITTED CORRECTLY OR IS INCORRECT FOR THIS VEHICLE.UNIT IS SECURE AT THE PRESENT MONMENT & CLAMPED IN PLACE BY THE STUB AXLE...

Pass 4 Oct 2011 112,838 miles

Light amount of blue/white vapuor emitted from exhaust on fast idle whilst bringing engine up to required temperature for test

oil just above minimum when checked on dipstick

Fail 6 Oct 2010 105,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 99,296 miles

ADVISE: There is a 23% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,129 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,820 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,208 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 65,208 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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LM52 PZZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM52 PZZ, 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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LM52 PZZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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