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DA52 VCN

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,730 mi
Last recorded113,730 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VCN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 113,730 miles

Suspension & brake components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2024 112,512 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 111,393 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,438 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 109,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 106,833 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 105,333 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 105,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,201 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,606 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,720 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,561 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake back-plates corroded

fuel filter corroded-fine fuel mist visible (recomend replacement)

rear shock-absorber casings corroded

wiper scratches across screen visible

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,616 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,306 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing abnormally

Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,908 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,821 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front inner brake discs deteriorated (wear and corrosion)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,931 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,949 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,858 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,021 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 16,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DA52 VCN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DA52 VCN, 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 DA52 VCN registered?

DA52 VCN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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