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BG52 DXX

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

237,151 mi
Last recorded237,151 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DXX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 237,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2016 238,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' front top centre object (8.3.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear boot (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2015 225,722 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in the side wall (no cords shown)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 225,656 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in the side wall (no cords shown)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 208,458 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear of/side tyre outer shape

Fail 7 Nov 2014 208,452 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake travel on lever

rear of/side tyre outer shape

Pass 15 Mar 2013 198,911 miles

boot lid open light flashing

Fail 8 Mar 2013 198,847 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

excessive smoke from under bonnet

glow plug lamp flashing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 193,697 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 193,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 172,841 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 172,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 149,131 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 124,862 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 124,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 102,029 miles

dipstick broken, not sure of oil level

Fail 11 Jan 2008 102,029 miles

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

dipstick broken, not sure of oil level

Fail 4 Jan 2007 91,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 91,459 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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BG52 DXX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BG52 DXX, 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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BG52 DXX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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