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PF52 DSU

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,051 mi
Last recorded152,051 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 DSU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 152,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 152,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brighter than stop lamp (bulb incorrectly fitted) (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp brighter (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 146,001 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 140,592 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Mar 2024 140,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front STEERING ARM STARTING PLAY

Rear DISCS CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2023 132,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 125,077 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 110,224 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 110,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Jan 2020 103,490 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,975 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 98,613 miles

HEADLIGHT LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 98,612 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

HEADLIGHT LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,205 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 93,205 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,434 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 88,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 83,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 77,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,186 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 72,186 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,819 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,562 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,774 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,362 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,966 miles

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)

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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PF52 DSU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PF52 DSU, 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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PF52 DSU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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