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LY52 UAD

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,548 mi
Last recorded179,548 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 UAD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 179,548 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 179,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 167,356 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 154,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 141,425 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 131,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 120,308 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,756 miles

Both front tyres wear on inner shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 23 Feb 2013 110,756 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wear on inner shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 109,550 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 109,550 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,450 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 96,450 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 86,150 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,930 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 74,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 65,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 65,363 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,009 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,717 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 47,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 42,425 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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LY52 UAD 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 73.9%.

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 LY52 UAD, 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 LY52 UAD registered?

LY52 UAD is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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