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OV52 YON

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

224,872 mi
Last recorded224,872 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YON
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 224,872 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp cracked

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 1 Jul 2019 224,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Rear tail lamp cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2018 215,843 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 215,843 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 207,766 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 207,766 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2016 196,389 miles

Oil leak low ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 196,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak low ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 185,929 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 185,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 173,269 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 173,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 160,920 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 160,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2012 146,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2011 132,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front inner cv boot insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2011 132,563 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner cv boot insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 93,487 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 93,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,754 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 74,754 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,158 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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OV52 YON is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YON, 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 YON registered?

OV52 YON is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is OV52 YON safe to buy?

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