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DE52 ODB

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,936 mi
Last recorded139,936 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ODB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 139,936 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

clutch operation heavy and judders on start up.

Pass 26 Sep 2024 135,261 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

condensation o/s headlamp lens

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 135,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

condensation o/s headlamp lens

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 131,921 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play needs attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 129,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 128,893 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WOIRN INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Dec 2019 127,570 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVER DAMAGED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 124,200 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 124,171 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 121,542 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 113,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to some components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 103,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2015 103,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 89,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Number plate lamp damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 55,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Number plate lamp damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,828 miles

Both rear tyres worn approz 2-3mm @ 175/60 r15 v

Fuel flap sticky

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,370 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,775 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 34,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,456 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 15,475 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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DE52 ODB is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE52 ODB, 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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DE52 ODB is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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