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BD52 DWO

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,509 mi
Last recorded93,509 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DWO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 93,509 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper noisey

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,101 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

rear number plate starting to discolour

screen wash bottle is leaking

Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,854 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear shcock cover insecure

rear number plate dicolournig

screen wash container is leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light staying on

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to indicator level

Fail 13 Mar 2014 69,608 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light staying on

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to indicator level

Pass 21 Dec 2012 62,744 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 57,916 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 49,664 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Front brake discs deteriorated

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,114 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,534 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,133 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 30,133 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,953 miles

noise from rear brakes

play in nearside front door hinges

tyres cracking

wear to brake pads and discs

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2006 18,669 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 DWO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD52 DWO, 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 BD52 DWO registered?

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

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