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FY53 PXA

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,813 mi
Last recorded119,813 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 PXA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,813 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 119,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,628 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TRACKING

Fail 20 Feb 2018 116,628 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TRACKING

Pass 3 Feb 2017 112,429 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 112,428 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit EXCESIVE CRACKING TO TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,104 miles

Front TRACKING

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre runn flat damage

Fail 2 Feb 2016 109,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive c.o high (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front TRACKING

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre runn flat damage

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,402 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 104,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2013 98,026 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 92,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,386 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,792 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 80,342 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 80,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 71,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,038 miles

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

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

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 PXA is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY53 PXA, 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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FY53 PXA is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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