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DE52 UTN

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,115 mi
Last recorded159,115 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UTN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 159,115 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 159,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn inner + outer edges - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 151,036 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 151,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 146,404 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside+nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 140,470 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 140,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 133,810 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 127,284 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,737 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 120,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 114,708 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge----offside+nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 114,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge----offside+nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 108,782 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,415 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 78,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 62,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,202 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Lower engine/sill/covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2011 47,202 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Lower engine/sill/covers fitted

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,537 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 42,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine/body/sill/covers fitted

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr s/absorber dust cover detached

Pass 7 Nov 2009 37,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 34,715 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 31,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 28,223 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,832 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 UTN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel 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 DE52 UTN, 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 DE52 UTN registered?

DE52 UTN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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