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DG52 SDZ

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,747 mi
Last recorded80,747 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 SDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,747 miles

engine oil leck

pads warring lamp on

Fail 8 Apr 2019 80,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine oil leck

pads warring lamp on

Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,120 miles

MIL on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 78,120 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure brake wear indicated wire adrift (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

MIL on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,908 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2015 70,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 65,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 65,988 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 62,294 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2012 56,732 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 51,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,661 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 47,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 43,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2009 43,276 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 22,411 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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DG52 SDZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black 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 DG52 SDZ, 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 SDZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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