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LC53 JZA

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

153,810 mi
Last recorded153,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 JZA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 153,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake efficiency close to limits

Pass 31 Jul 2025 149,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 140,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension bushes and gaiters are perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2024 140,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension bushes and gaiters are perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2023 131,297 miles

only just meet emissions limits !!!

slight front brake judder

Fail 17 Jul 2023 131,285 miles

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

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

only just meet emissions limits !!!

slight front brake judder

Pass 28 Jul 2022 124,234 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 124,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 121,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,552 miles

Nearside Rear Thorn in the tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,747 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 107,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 107,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 100,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,297 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,789 miles

o/s/f tyre approx 2mm on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,339 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,083 miles

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop split

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,512 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 61,512 miles

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

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

Nearside rear uneven wear pattern

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

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

Offside rear tyre walls perrishing

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,868 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,505 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 35,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,618 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,613 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 19,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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LC53 JZA is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LC53 JZA, 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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LC53 JZA is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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