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MW52 BVS

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,395 mi
Last recorded166,395 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 BVS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 166,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm noisey

Offside Front Side mirror glass not clear

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 166,392 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 146,320 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 146,320 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 138,176 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 138,176 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nut loose . tighten up (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 134,464 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 10 Nov 2015 134,464 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on dash

Pass 19 Nov 2014 132,515 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 132,515 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 129,501 miles

o/s front shocker leaking.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 129,423 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s front shocker leaking.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 125,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 125,095 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 101,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,485 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 80,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,285 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,442 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 43,791 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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MW52 BVS is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MW52 BVS, 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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MW52 BVS is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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