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DG52 RZX

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,490 mi
Last recorded188,490 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 RZX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 188,490 miles

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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 188,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 178,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 178,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 163,886 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)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 163,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 142,033 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit +cuts+nails (4.1.E.1)

scratches in windscreen,engin getting smokey

track rod boots+lower ball joint boots wearing

Fail 10 Mar 2017 141,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod joint broken off (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket securing hose broken off (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low +slightly loose (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit +cuts+nails (4.1.E.1)

scratches in windscreen,engin getting smokey

track rod boots+lower ball joint boots wearing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 123,661 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear foot & hand brake imbalance.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,739 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear foot & hand brake imbalance

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,739 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear foot & hand brake imbalance

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,265 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,335 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,621 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 48,178 miles

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

osr tyre has 3 nails in tread advise replacement

Fail 31 May 2011 48,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

osr tyre has 3 nails in tread advise replacement

Pass 26 May 2010 45,558 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 43,097 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2009 43,055 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,177 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,832 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 25,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DG52 RZX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG52 RZX, 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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DG52 RZX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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