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LG53 ZBW

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,213 mi
Last recorded103,213 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 103,213 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 103,051 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,773 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,584 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2018 72,721 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 72,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,225 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

engine managment light on

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,940 miles

bump stop broken on nsr shock absorber

engine light on

unable to inspect engine bay as fixed bonnet

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bump stop broken on nsr shock absorber

engine light on

unable to inspect engine bay as fixed bonnet

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perishing and got a nail in

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2015 61,296 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perishing and got a nail in

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 50,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,606 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 30 Nov 2011 45,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside and nearside front tyres worn heavily on outer edges of tread

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,074 miles

engine management lamp illuminated on dash

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,773 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 28,773 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,162 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 22,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 17,675 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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LG53 ZBW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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