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BK53 LGZ

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

91,991 mi
Last recorded91,991 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 LGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 91,991 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 91,991 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 85,634 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 80,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 80,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,338 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 79,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and showing braiding. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and showing braiding. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc slightly pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc slightly pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,776 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,942 miles

Front brake warning (pads) light on intermittently

Fail 23 Nov 2018 71,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake warning (pads) light on intermittently

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,813 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,080 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 65,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,755 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 60,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,796 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 56,794 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,379 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 52,378 miles

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,158 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

oil level close to minimum

Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,579 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 43,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 36,534 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre run on flat.

n/s/ rear tyre sidewall poor condition.

o/s front tyre run on flat.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,018 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING.

n/s/f tyre run flat.

Pass 28 May 2008 28,895 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,453 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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BK53 LGZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BK53 LGZ, 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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What year was BK53 LGZ registered?

BK53 LGZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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