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DE52 UZJ

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,093 mi
Last recorded121,093 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 121,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 121,090 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 121,048 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 121,045 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,630 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 114,630 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 108,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 102,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,887 miles

Condensation in n/s headlight.

Front tyre at o/s approaching wear bars.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 93,883 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyre at o/s approaching wear bars.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,990 miles

Condensation in n/s headlight.

Front flexi brake hoses o/s & n/s perishing/cracking.

Front number plate delaminating.

Rear handbrake cable outer at o/s cover cracking/splitting.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 89,990 miles

Condensation in n/s headlight.

Front flexi brake hoses o/s & n/s perishing/cracking.

Front number plate delaminating.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear handbrake cable outer at o/s cover cracking/splitting.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,823 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,592 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,362 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 UZJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

DE52 UZJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is DE52 UZJ safe to buy?

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