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AF53 WFH

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

134,834 mi
Last recorded134,834 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WFH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 134,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both McPherson strut upper bearings slightly rough/tight

Fail 14 Feb 2024 134,832 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both McPherson strut upper bearings slightly rough/tight

Fail 30 Jan 2024 134,828 miles

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,232 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,054 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 119,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,792 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 116,792 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 113,716 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 113,716 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 110,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play in anti roll bar drop links

tyres perished/cracking/deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2017 106,090 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play in anti roll bar drop links

tyres perished/cracking/deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2016 100,307 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 19 May 2016 100,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 May 2015 94,874 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

rear tyres perished/stept

Pass 28 May 2014 86,721 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

inner drive shaft gators leak

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 78,773 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops perished

front disc's worn

nearside front tyre cut but not showing cords

Fail 1 Jun 2013 78,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear bump stops perished

front disc's worn

nearside front tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 19 May 2012 71,781 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear hand brake clip missing

offside and nearside rear hand brake cables slightly corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight misting of oil around turbo pipes (minor)

Pass 28 May 2011 64,071 miles

hand brake cable nearside slightly corroded

hand brake metal spring clip missing

nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear handbrake cable slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 56,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear handbrake cable slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 49,583 miles

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2009 49,583 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 May 2008 42,927 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all wheel rims slightly kirbed

Pass 28 May 2008 42,927 miles

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

all wheel rims slightly kirbed

Pass 26 May 2007 34,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre outter wall cut but not showing cords

slight inbalance in rear service brake

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,512 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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AF53 WFH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 AF53 WFH, 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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AF53 WFH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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