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OV52 VWD

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,300 mi
Last recorded196,300 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VWD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 196,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 191,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracks inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 191,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracks inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 188,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 188,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 187,768 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slight damage outer side wall

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front blade smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 184,730 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 184,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 179,893 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 169,450 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear number plate slight deteration

Pass 29 Oct 2015 159,733 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 148,981 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 140,238 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 140,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 127,026 miles

Oil leak

dip stick broken

Fail 5 Dec 2012 127,026 miles

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

Oil leak

dip stick broken

Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2011 109,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2010 98,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear indicator bulbs fading to white

Fail 30 Nov 2010 98,331 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

rear indicator bulbs fading to white

Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,229 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

Fail 9 Dec 2008 86,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 75,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,213 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,357 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 39,017 miles

SURFACE RUST ON BOTH FRONT DISCS

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 VWD is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc 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 OV52 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

OV52 VWD is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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