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RF52 XNW

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,444 mi
Last recorded157,444 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 XNW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 157,444 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 157,441 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested car overheating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 145,291 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 145,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 137,229 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 137,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 126,293 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 115,225 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 103,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 103,706 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 91,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 91,543 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,790 miles

eml on

Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,301 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 68,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,188 miles

rear no plate poor

Fail 10 Nov 2009 56,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate poor

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,365 miles

no plates deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2008 43,365 miles

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

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

no plates deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,806 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 24,806 miles

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

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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RF52 XNW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RF52 XNW, 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 RF52 XNW registered?

RF52 XNW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is RF52 XNW safe to buy?

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