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PX52 VGU

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

117,319 mi
Last recorded117,319 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 VGU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 117,319 miles

brake pipes corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 117,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

front coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2023 115,172 miles

brake back plates corroded

brake pipes corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2023 115,172 miles

brake back plates corroded

brake pipes corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 122,959 miles

o/s front tyre worn

Fail 16 Sep 2022 112,959 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear brake discs and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s front tyre worn

Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,156 miles

brake discs rusty

brake pipes corroded

o/s front tyre on limit

Fail 28 Sep 2021 111,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake discs rusty

brake pipes corroded

o/s front tyre on limit

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,497 miles

front tyres close to limit

springs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 109,497 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2x front outers cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

front tyres close to limit

springs corroded

wiper worn

Pass 31 Aug 2019 107,285 miles

brake pipes corroded all coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2019 107,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded all coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 105,070 miles

cv boots

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Sep 2018 105,064 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear tyres perished

cv boots

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 102,259 miles

back springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust

rear discs

Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,372 miles

brake pipes rusted under trays fitted

rear discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 95,103 miles

bottom ball joint rubbers perished

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,543 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 84,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2011 76,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s n/s rear brakediscs corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 58,599 miles

child seats fitted in rear.

exhaust blowing.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,390 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 38,386 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 35,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,989 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,893 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 29,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,251 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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PX52 VGU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PX52 VGU, 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 PX52 VGU registered?

PX52 VGU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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