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GJ53 RWE

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

250,877 mi
Last recorded250,877 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 RWE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 250,877 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 242,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2020 230,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 219,703 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 206,093 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 185,178 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 185,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 160,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack inner edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 160,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 153,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2014 138,866 miles

Inner Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 138,866 miles

Inner Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 123,486 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 109,085 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2012 109,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2011 93,128 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 83,067 miles

covers on sills

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,730 miles

covers on sills

Pass 4 Oct 2008 63,878 miles

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)

covers fitted on sills

Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,692 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,284 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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GJ53 RWE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ53 RWE, 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 GJ53 RWE registered?

GJ53 RWE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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