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BT52 JVW

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,352 mi
Last recorded106,352 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 JVW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,352 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 106,328 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,632 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 105,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 105,625 miles

Emissions not tested bonnet cable broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 104,618 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 104,582 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 101,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 101,951 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 99,228 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 99,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,260 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,238 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,236 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear dirt cover on shock insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2014 87,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear dirt cover on shock insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,404 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,636 miles

both front tyres about 3-4mm & sidewalls starting to crack

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2011 66,633 miles

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

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

both front tyres about 3-4mm & sidewalls starting to crack

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,880 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,967 miles

n/s/r brake slighty binding

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,614 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,893 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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BT52 JVW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BT52 JVW, 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 BT52 JVW registered?

BT52 JVW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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