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SB52 AON

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,854 mi
Last recorded138,854 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 AON
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 138,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 135,808 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 129,914 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 125,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 122,886 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 116,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 116,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 107,323 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,001 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 94,566 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,367 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 77,367 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,905 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 15 Jan 2013 72,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,032 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 67,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,522 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 57,702 miles

Air bag light on

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

Front brakes releasing slightly unevenly

nearside front tyre damaged in sidewall

offside front abs sensor wire damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2009 57,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake pad amd engine management lamps on

nearside front tyre damaged in sidewall

offside front abs sensor wire damaged

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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SB52 AON is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB52 AON, 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 SB52 AON registered?

SB52 AON is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is SB52 AON safe to buy?

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