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DE52 UYJ

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

160,084 mi
Last recorded160,084 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 160,084 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 160,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 152,098 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 144,487 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 144,316 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,171 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 134,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,103 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 124,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 120,832 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 120,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 107,822 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 107,822 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,476 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to balding advise change asap

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 90,476 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to balding advise change asap

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,956 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,625 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,769 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,907 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,249 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,538 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 UYJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE52 UYJ registered?

DE52 UYJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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The MOT history for DE52 UYJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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