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LN53 SUY

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,507 mi
Last recorded132,507 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 SUY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 132,507 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 130,075 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 130,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 127,154 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2017 127,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 120,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty ridged on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,376 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f headlight aim pattern weak

both rear discs rusty

coolant level low (no obivous leaks)

engine tappy

front brake imbalance 20%

fuel smell in car (no obivous leaks)

n/s/f headlamp misted up

n/s/r indicator starting to fade

noise when selecting reverse and starting to move

Fail 16 Dec 2013 95,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear discs rusty

coolant level low (no obivous leaks)

engine tappy

front brake imbalance 20%

fuel smell in car (no obivous leaks)

n/s/f headlamp misted up

n/s/r indicator starting to fade

noise when selecting reverse and starting to move

Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs liped

rear discs corroded + worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 16 Dec 2010 74,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 66,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,405 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 60,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LN53 SUY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LN53 SUY, 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 LN53 SUY registered?

LN53 SUY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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