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FY53 OCL

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,563 mi
Last recorded131,563 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 OCL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 131,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 127,817 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 127,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 116,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 113,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 107,971 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,154 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 97,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs nearing wear limit

Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,625 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,754 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing low

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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FY53 OCL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY53 OCL, 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 FY53 OCL registered?

FY53 OCL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FY53 OCL safe to buy?

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