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LR53 JVZ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,071 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated feels loose . (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

washer fluid low

Fail 23 Sep 2022 106,071 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated feels loose . (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,013 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,253 miles

both front tyres wearing inner treads

n/s/f inner cv boot perished

Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,591 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,778 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 76,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,567 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 72,567 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,724 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2015 59,047 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 59,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,810 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,476 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 40,476 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,476 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing insid edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,769 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,379 miles

1.O/S/R tyre is cracking on outer wall

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,809 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 21,738 miles

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

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 JVZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JVZ, 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 LR53 JVZ registered?

LR53 JVZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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