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BL52 FDA

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

150,231 mi
Last recorded150,231 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FDA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 150,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody sign of corrosion, rear axle, sills , wishbones, subframe

Fail 15 Sep 2022 150,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underbody sign of corrosion , rear axle arm bushes , sills , subframe

Pass 29 May 2021 147,199 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 147,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 140,161 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 129,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,804 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Fail 25 Sep 2017 119,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Pass 24 Oct 2016 118,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 118,273 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear box (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,909 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 115,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 114,003 miles

All 4 indicators are starting to discolour

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front anti-roll bar link gaits are pin holed

hand brake is high, not yet excessive

offside rear brake is slightly binding

offside rear brake pipes is starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2014 114,003 miles

All 4 indicators are starting to discolour

both front anti-roll bar link gaits are pin holed

hand brake is high, not yet excessive

offside rear brake is slightly binding

offside rear brake pipes is starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,406 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 111,406 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 108,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/ bump stop is insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2012 108,129 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/ bump stop is insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,486 miles

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

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

noise from n/s/r wheel when rotated

Fail 17 Oct 2011 97,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

noise from n/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 23 Dec 2010 88,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 88,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,561 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 77,561 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,403 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,846 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,097 miles

nearside rear bump stop on shock absorber perished

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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BL52 FDA is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BL52 FDA, 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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BL52 FDA is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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