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VO52 AXW

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,719 mi
Last recorded124,719 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 124,719 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 124,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 118,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 110,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 103,693 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 103,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 100,327 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

h.brake pulling uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,942 miles

rear springs corroed

Fail 1 Mar 2017 95,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear springs corroed

Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,887 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,081 miles

bonnet removed for test

coolant level low

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2015 87,081 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

bonnet removed for test

coolant level low

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,312 miles

oily residue around fuel filter connection

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,312 miles

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

oily residue around fuel filter connection

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,130 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,240 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,100 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,225 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre treads on legal limit - recommend replaced

cracking to r/n/s tyre - recommend replaced soon

discs worn - close to minimum thickness

Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,610 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,619 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 24,568 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AXW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AXW, 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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VO52 AXW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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