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BD52 DWX

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,720 mi
Last recorded118,720 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,720 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Undertray covering components

Fail 22 Sep 2017 118,720 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Undertray covering components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Undertray covering components

Fail 14 Sep 2016 110,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Undertray covering components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 111,803 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 111,802 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 109,582 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 109,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 97,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 97,281 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 72,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 61,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,941 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 52,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,264 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 41,247 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,411 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 30,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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BD52 DWX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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