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BL52 VNK

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,587 mi
Last recorded112,587 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VNK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 112,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 922,292 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 87,207 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 87,207 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,887 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 78,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,421 miles

front wiper blade smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,118 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,894 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,214 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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BL52 VNK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL52 VNK, 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 BL52 VNK registered?

BL52 VNK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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