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RN52 RAX

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,486 mi
Last recorded107,486 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 RAX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,486 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underside covers preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2019 104,634 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,419 miles

brake warning indicator on

knocking of nsf suspension unable to identify (no play in suspension components)

Fail 5 Dec 2018 102,413 miles

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

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

brake warning indicator on

knocking of nsf suspension unable to identify (no play in suspension components)

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,989 miles

brake pad warning lamp on.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,436 miles

brake lining wear indicator lamp on

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,295 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 95,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 92,553 miles

adviose catalytic convertor heat shield corroded

advise osf tyre underinflated

advise phone holder on screen

Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,559 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 89,553 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Dec 2011 77,117 miles

air bag light comes on intermittent

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,073 miles

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,461 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 60,461 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,445 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,629 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 37,897 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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RN52 RAX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN52 RAX, 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 RN52 RAX registered?

RN52 RAX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is RN52 RAX safe to buy?

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