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LM53 FDP

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,242 mi
Last recorded148,242 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 FDP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 148,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 136,567 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear body has slight damage (no sharp objects)

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 128,275 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 128,275 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 123,189 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 123,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 117,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 108,139 miles

Exhaust blowing near catalyst.

Fail 12 May 2015 108,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust blowing near catalyst.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 98,783 miles

Engine lamp on.

Nearside rear tyre low tread.

Offside front and rear tyre walls cracking.

Play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,367 miles

Oil level low.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,967 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 88,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on dash

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside and Nearside rear indicator bulbs going white.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 80,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning on display.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,058 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wiper poor

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 64,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,424 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,086 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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LM53 FDP is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FDP, 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 LM53 FDP registered?

LM53 FDP is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is LM53 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 FDP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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