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DY53 KVH

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,640 mi
Last recorded106,640 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KVH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,640 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 100,909 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 100,908 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 95,303 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,873 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,446 miles

rear number plate is in poor condition

repair tape is only for temp messure offside rear light will need to be replaced

Fail 28 Nov 2013 85,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate is in poor condition

repair tape is only for temp messure offside rear light will need to be replaced

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,856 miles

E-M-L is on

Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,856 miles

E-M-L is on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,626 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,752 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,596 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 32,252 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 25,336 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 25,336 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 16,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear bump stop starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,668 miles

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

offside rear bump stop starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,322 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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DY53 KVH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY53 KVH, 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 DY53 KVH registered?

DY53 KVH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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