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AX52 JSZ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,801 mi
Last recorded132,801 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 JSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 132,801 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 132,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 129,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 129,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 123,005 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 123,004 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/r16 81v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 117,573 miles

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

catalytic converter rattles but passed emissions test

Fail 22 Nov 2019 117,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

catalytic converter rattles but passed emissions test

Pass 7 Dec 2018 112,252 miles

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition.

brake discs corroded, rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 112,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition.

brake discs corroded, rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,624 miles

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

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

exhaust fumes inside the car

rear doors wont open from inside

Fail 7 Dec 2016 99,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os and have slight damage to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust fumes inside the car

rear doors wont open from inside

Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,315 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,668 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,138 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 82,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,837 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bit flat!

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge!

tracking requires adjusting!

Pass 10 Dec 2010 72,815 miles

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,483 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2009 71,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,754 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,454 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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AX52 JSZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AX52 JSZ, 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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AX52 JSZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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