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FY53 WRL

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

Fail 8 Feb 2017 96,923 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 90,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2015 90,629 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2013 81,823 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,812 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,242 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,041 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 65,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,930 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 46,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,700 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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FY53 WRL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY53 WRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 WRL registered?

FY53 WRL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is FY53 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 WRL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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