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LM53 AFK

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,429 mi
Last recorded61,429 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 AFK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 61,429 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 60,560 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 60,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 58,798 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 58,734 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 57,787 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 57,337 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,969 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 55,179 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 51,634 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 51,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 49,898 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,569 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,646 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,163 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING IN SIDEWALLS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,943 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,244 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,902 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,898 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING BY HAND

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,243 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,223 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 21,223 miles

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

Rear offside tyre has a cut in the outside wall.

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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LM53 AFK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM53 AFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM53 AFK registered?

LM53 AFK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is LM53 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 AFK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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