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CX52 YLW

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,469 mi
Last recorded74,469 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 YLW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 74,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,975 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 72,975 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,471 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 69,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 64,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 64,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 62,711 miles

Both Sides, Sill Covers Fitted.

Brake Fluid Looks Discoloured.

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Undersides General Surface corrosion.

Fail 11 Feb 2021 62,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both Sides, Sill Covers Fitted.

Brake Fluid Looks Discoloured.

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Undersides General Surface corrosion.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,576 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 61,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 59,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,906 miles

Engine Management light on.

Fail 7 Feb 2018 57,906 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management light on.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,047 miles

eml light stays on

Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,047 miles

engine managment light stays on.under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,808 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light stays on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,013 miles

engine managment light stays on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,060 miles

EML on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,325 miles

e m l light on

Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,796 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 31,633 miles

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

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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CX52 YLW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 CX52 YLW, 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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CX52 YLW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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