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OV52 YXZ

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,034 mi
Last recorded98,034 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,034 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 98,034 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 90,231 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,954 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,977 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,329 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 69,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,262 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,885 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,589 miles

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

Nearside tyre has cut on inner sidewall not to cord

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,626 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,445 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,445 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,969 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,302 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,199 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 23,318 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 20,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YXZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

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

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