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SM52 XWH

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,545 mi
Last recorded110,545 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 XWH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 110,545 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner clip missing (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split all round (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked threads not reaching through the nut (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure to hub mounting (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) showing cord (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure not mounted correctly through front hub (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken lower coil missing (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view large scrapes accross screen /drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,287 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 106,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 99,334 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 99,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated

exhaust corroded

nearside front and rear wheel rims damaged/out of shape

nearside rear fog light innop

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2014 87,364 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated

exhaust corroded

nearside front and rear wheel rims damaged/out of shape

nearside rear fog light innop

rear heatshield insecure

tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,664 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,431 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,396 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,040 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 43,040 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,126 miles

Front anti-roll bar starting to corrode

Front wiper blade not clearing screen properly

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 10,806 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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SM52 XWH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWH, 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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SM52 XWH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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