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RF52 XOB

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,281 mi
Last recorded98,281 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,281 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,236 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 93,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 91,620 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 98,363 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 30 Nov 2015 87,021 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,608 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 80,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,474 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,473 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)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,206 miles

engine light is on

Fail 16 Oct 2013 72,205 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

engine light is on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,003 miles

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

engine management light was on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 58,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,156 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,601 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 37,567 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,161 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,096 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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RF52 XOB is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF52 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

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

Is RF52 XOB safe to buy?

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