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VO52 AVX

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,056 mi
Last recorded147,056 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 AVX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 147,056 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 140,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 140,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 136,133 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 136,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 131,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 127,181 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

Both rear shock bump stops failed

Brake pad warning light on

Brake wear sensor by-passed

Coolant leak ()

Drivers seatbelt very slow to retract

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

Front brake pads fitted incorrectly - Inside to outside

Fuel tank cap seal starting to crack

Lower covers fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Passenger seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 10 Jun 2020 127,181 miles

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

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

Both rear shock bump stops failed

Brake pad warning light on

Brake wear sensor by-passed

Coolant leak ()

Drivers seatbelt very slow to retract

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

Front brake pads fitted incorrectly - Inside to outside

Fuel tank cap seal starting to crack

Lower covers fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Passenger seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 13 Jun 2019 123,364 miles

CO level high and slow to come in

Engine under tray fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor by-passed

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

Offside Front Seat Belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Bump stops poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,346 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 117,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,130 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 110,129 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 101,507 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 97,691 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre has cracks in the tread

Pass 9 May 2014 90,802 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 84,767 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 84,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 81,021 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2011 69,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 52,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,789 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,386 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 39,012 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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VO52 AVX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VO52 AVX, 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 VO52 AVX registered?

VO52 AVX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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