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ST52 CEF

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,153 mi
Last recorded141,153 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 CEF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 141,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 141,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 131,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 131,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture on the axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture on the axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,574 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 121,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light scratches in windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2018 103,629 miles

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

light scratches in windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 96,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,539 miles

(both rear coil spring) rubber seats perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

deep scratch in windscreen (not affecting drivers view)

power steering pipes at rear of engine

Fail 15 Jan 2016 90,484 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

(both rear coil spring) rubber seats perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheels tight to rotate by hand

deep scratch in windscreen (not affecting drivers view)

power steering pipes at rear of engine

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

tyre size 185/50r16

Fail 19 Jan 2015 82,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

tyre size 185/50r16

Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,173 miles

damage to nearside of car

noise from nearside rear brake drum

power steering pipes corroded and damp

rear axle mounts corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,886 miles

offside rear brake noisy

tyre size 185/50/16

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,964 miles

dampness on offside steering rack gaitor

nearside rear tyre 3mm / offside rear 4mm

suspect slight leak form offside drive shaft seal

tyre size 185/50/14

Fail 16 Jan 2012 59,837 miles

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

dampness on offside steering rack gaitor

nearside rear tyre 3mm / offside rear 4mm

suspect slight leak form offside drive shaft seal

tyre size 185/50/14

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,069 miles

both front tyres look as if they have been run flat

front discs worn

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

nearside front tyre has punchure repair on edge of tread

nearside inner cv boot leaking

rear number plate starting to perish

tyre size 185/50/16

wiper blade noisy

Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,231 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight deterioration rear no plate

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,231 miles

slight deterioration rear no plate

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,128 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,609 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 24,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,547 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 12,006 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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ST52 CEF is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 ST52 CEF, 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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ST52 CEF is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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