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LM52 YLH

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,251 mi
Last recorded140,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 YLH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 140,251 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 140,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 135,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 124,718 miles

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

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

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

both front upper strut bearings worn

nearside rear brake lower on performance

Fail 3 Aug 2019 124,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

both front upper strut bearings worn

Pass 7 Aug 2018 116,715 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 116,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 114,188 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 114,188 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,912 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,726 miles

Parking brake performance low nearside

Fail 14 Mar 2016 100,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake performance low nearside

Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,704 miles

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Mar 2015 93,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,987 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 89,976 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 89,717 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,813 miles

EPC warning light on

Engine MIL warning light on

N/S/R wheel slightly binding

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 75,903 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,153 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 68,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,596 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,748 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 36,749 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 36,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,789 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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LM52 YLH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YLH, 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 YLH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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