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SM52 NSJ

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

149,593 mi
Last recorded149,593 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 NSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 149,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside starting to effect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe along rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 149,588 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected possible incorrect track rod end fitted (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected possible incorrect track rod end fitted (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside starting to effect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe along rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 139,592 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 139,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 131,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 127,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 127,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 124,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output AND OFFSIDE FRONT. FILM OF DIRT. IMAGE NOT SHARP (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S & N/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 124,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S & N/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 124,001 miles

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS, ENGINE NOISY.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 124,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS, ENGINE NOISY.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED DUE TO BRAKE BIND.

Pass 11 Aug 2018 123,451 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND AT O/S/R

Fail 11 Aug 2018 123,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND AT O/S/R

Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 121,369 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 121,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking WHEEL CYLINDER (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 116,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,930 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 105,930 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,657 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 96,215 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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SM52 NSJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel 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 SM52 NSJ, 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 SM52 NSJ registered?

SM52 NSJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is SM52 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 NSJ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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