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OV52 VME

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,611 mi
Last recorded134,611 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VME
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 134,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 131,697 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 131,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 129,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 127,504 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 125,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 115,012 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,446 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,976 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,369 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,450 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,287 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 63,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,990 miles

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

exhaust is leaking in engine bay when engine is under load but unsure of where the leak is coming from - diagnosis required

front wiper smearing

nearside rear tyre cracked to excess

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2009 39,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust blow from EGR valve.

Pass 20 Apr 2008 35,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,264 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,390 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 24,390 miles

Nearside 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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OV52 VME is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OV52 VME, 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 OV52 VME registered?

OV52 VME is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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