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DE52 UUG

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,162 mi
Last recorded126,162 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UUG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2010 126,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 126,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 106,710 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 106,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate has water ingress but still readable.

Rear shock absorber(s) dirt covers fallen/falling off.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,050 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 90,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre unevenly worn & ON legal limit.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 70,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 70,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 48,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet cable inop

offside front tyre wall slight damage

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 UUG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG registered?

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

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