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PJ52 ZDT

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,516 mi
Last recorded160,516 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 ZDT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 160,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre marked as if it has been run flat.

Rear heatshields insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2021 160,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre marked as if it has been run flat.

Rear heatshields insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2020 155,002 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 154,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 152,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 149,924 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 149,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 147,425 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 147,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 144,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 141,250 miles

fault light lit on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2014 137,748 miles

Catalytic converter deteriorated & rattles

Malfunction indicator light showing system fault

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 137,748 miles

Catalytic converter deteriorated & rattles

Malfunction indicator light showing system fault

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 134,071 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamps detiroted

engine managment light on

exahust middle section well corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 134,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs WELL corroded

both headlamps detiroted

engine managment light on

exahust middle section well corroded

o/s rear brake disc well corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 132,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 124,163 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 124,163 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 115,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 109,693 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 103,115 miles

rear tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2007 101,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Dec 2005 90,938 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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PJ52 ZDT is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PJ52 ZDT, 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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PJ52 ZDT is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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