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EN52 ODS

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,039 mi
Last recorded142,039 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 ODS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 142,039 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 142,023 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 140,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 140,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 139,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE [B] (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 139,709 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE [B] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 138,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 134,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 May 2022 134,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH, ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2021 132,686 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 May 2021 132,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 May 2020 131,836 miles

front shock absorbers damp

rear shock protective covers insecure

Pass 1 May 2019 129,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 129,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 126,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 May 2018 126,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 121,178 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 121,173 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 114,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 May 2016 114,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 May 2015 108,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 May 2015 108,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,122 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped

o/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped / cracked in places

slight play detected in n/s/f drop link

Pass 7 May 2013 99,011 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear shockabsorber dirt shields detatched from mounts

oil dipstick end missing

Fail 7 May 2013 99,011 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear shockabsorber dirt shields detatched from mounts

oil dipstick end missing

Pass 16 May 2012 92,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 86,511 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre slightly miss-sahped on inner edge

slight buckle in n/s/r alloy wheel

slight dampness detected on n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 14 May 2010 80,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 80,556 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 76,481 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 71,507 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 61,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2006 50,068 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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EN52 ODS is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EN52 ODS, 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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EN52 ODS is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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