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LG53 ZBN

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,261 mi
Last recorded96,261 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZBN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 92,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 92,419 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,563 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 90,556 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 86,990 miles

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

Front brake disc worn

Pass 22 Oct 2019 80,930 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 80,930 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,077 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2017 76,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2016 67,852 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 58,678 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,388 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,449 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,227 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 45,227 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to tyre walls

o\s numberplate light intermitant when tailgate closed

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,967 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cut to nearside outer tyre wall

Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,600 miles

cuts to nearside front outer/ inner tyre wall and offside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,453 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LG53 ZBN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG53 ZBN, 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 LG53 ZBN registered?

LG53 ZBN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LG53 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 ZBN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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