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OV52 YRP

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,497 mi
Last recorded95,497 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YRP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 95,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 93,890 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements badly delaminated (0.1 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2023 91,719 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges, o/s/f really close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 91,719 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges, o/s/f really close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,357 miles

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

Front Both shocker casings at top corroded and swollen

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From supply to wheel cylinder / pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From supply to wheel cylinder / pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 84,809 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 82,624 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre been driven on whilst flat

Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,711 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake discs are very corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 22 Oct 2015 73,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,149 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre is wearing in inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,367 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 65,367 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,481 miles

slight damage to nearside front roadwheel

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,875 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,492 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 48,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,485 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,557 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 35,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,848 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,502 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 10,411 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 YRP is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP registered?

OV52 YRP is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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