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LR53 BHE

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,013 mi
Last recorded136,013 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 BHE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 136,013 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Several oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 136,013 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Several oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 130,650 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 130,650 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,469 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 29 Sep 2017 128,469 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 123,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 116,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 116,725 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 108,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 90,753 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,571 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,852 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,582 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,094 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,354 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 38,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 13,880 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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LR53 BHE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR53 BHE, 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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LR53 BHE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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