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FV53 CPY

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,043 mi
Last recorded97,043 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 CPY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 97,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 93,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 93,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 88,779 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 88,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 86,909 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 86,906 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 83,842 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 83,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 80,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened btoh isdes (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 80,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened btoh isdes (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 77,353 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 73,758 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 73,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 69,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 66,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 62,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 62,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 58,566 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 58,566 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 55,254 miles

wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 12 May 2010 51,711 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 51,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 48,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,011 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 45,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 36,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake noisey operation in rollers when tested would advise rear brake clean

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake noisey operation in rollers when tested would advise rear brake clean

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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FV53 CPY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FV53 CPY, 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 FV53 CPY registered?

FV53 CPY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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