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KN53 VAY

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,482 mi
Last recorded70,482 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VAY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,482 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 70,255 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,816 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage by steering rack (2.3.3b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,889 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2013 56,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,275 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,722 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 51,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,596 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,818 miles

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

advise - o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

advise - temperature warning light on

Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise - o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

advise - temperature warning light on

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,482 miles

n/s/r tyre running flat

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 39,482 miles

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre running flat

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,610 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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KN53 VAY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN53 VAY, 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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KN53 VAY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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