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KG53 HLJ

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,931 mi
Last recorded164,931 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 HLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 164,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 164,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 148,827 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 133,340 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear uneven

heavy corrosion both rear brake discs recommend attention

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and deep cut in side wall

Fail 10 Apr 2012 133,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both front tyres starting to wear uneven

engine warning light on

heavy corrosion both rear brake discs recommend attention

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and deep cut in side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 120,127 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Fail 23 Mar 2011 120,016 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 100,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,845 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 85,845 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,150 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing uneven and cuts nearside side wall

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KG53 HLJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KG53 HLJ, 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 KG53 HLJ registered?

KG53 HLJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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