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BG52 RYT

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,121 mi
Last recorded141,121 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 RYT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 141,121 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 129,711 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 129,649 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 125,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 125,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 125,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 125,525 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 125,218 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 125,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jan 2012 181,551 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 181,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 162,254 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 162,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 138,400 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 116,550 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2009 116,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2008 92,433 miles

exhaust blowing at manifold area when revs raised

occasional knock from engine

offside front tyre approx 2mm

offside rear shockabsorber plastic casing broken away

offside rear tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder

on visual inspection of rear brake pads inners look to be wearing low ?

plastic belly pan fitted

rear number plate not straight and delaminating

Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,845 miles

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

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

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

exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 25 Jan 2007 69,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 19 Jan 2006 51,867 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 51,867 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

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 RYT is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RYT, 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 BG52 RYT registered?

BG52 RYT is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BG52 RYT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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