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VU52 WUY

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

41,527 mi
Last recorded41,527 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WUY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 41,527 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 41,527 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 41,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 41,278 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,990 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 40,990 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,693 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 40,504 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 40,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,911 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 39,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,444 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 39,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,333 miles

"boot open" highlighted on dash although boot is secure time of test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jan 2017 37,333 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,794 miles

both rear tyres cracking

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jan 2016 35,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,244 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,356 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,638 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 27,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,854 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 23,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,025 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 14,594 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 12,413 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 8,712 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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VU52 WUY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VU52 WUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 WUY registered?

VU52 WUY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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