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HJ53 UBX

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,900 mi
Last recorded101,900 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 UBX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,900 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 98,309 miles

offside s haft shield loose

Fail 6 Jan 2017 98,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

engine water leak

offside s haft shield loose

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,658 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 91,658 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,110 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,222 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,219 miles

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 62,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

o/s/f tyre/outer wall damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,697 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,379 miles

note, o/s/r tyre wearing low worn to 4mm.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,930 miles

ofside tyre worn on inner edge

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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HJ53 UBX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel 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 HJ53 UBX, 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 HJ53 UBX registered?

HJ53 UBX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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