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BD52 DWL

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,477 mi
Last recorded156,477 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 156,477 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 150,624 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 148,060 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,837 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 135,837 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 132,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 132,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 130,956 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 127,032 miles

N/S/F ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK PLAY

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AND WEARING ON INSIDE

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INSIDE AND LOW ON TREAD

Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,802 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 121,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,552 miles

Nearside Front cracking on inner side wall

Offside Front cracking on inner side wall

Fail 13 Jan 2016 105,550 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front cracking on inner side wall

Offside Front cracking on inner side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2015 98,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,765 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 92,765 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,595 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre has a slight cut on inner side wall but not through to ply or cords

Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,297 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 81,297 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 75,389 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords

offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,389 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords

offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,845 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 63,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,470 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,510 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,381 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 30,809 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 30,809 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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BD52 DWL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD52 DWL, 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 BD52 DWL registered?

BD52 DWL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is BD52 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 DWL shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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