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KJ53 ZWV

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,915 mi
Last recorded149,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZWV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 149,915 miles

Exhaust leak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 149,915 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust leak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 149,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 139,695 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 139,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 131,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 131,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 124,518 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 124,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 117,301 miles

Offside rear whjeel has a slight bind

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 117,301 miles

Offside rear whjeel has a slight bind

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,519 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 101,099 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 95,574 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 95,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,512 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 95,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,195 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,506 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,905 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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KJ53 ZWV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KJ53 ZWV, 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 KJ53 ZWV registered?

KJ53 ZWV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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