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LR53 PWO

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,358 mi
Last recorded135,358 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 PWO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 135,358 miles

all four brake discs in poor condition, corrosion to discs faces

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes, have a built in flexi pipe.

damage to n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire.

n/s/f outer brake pad friction material appears to be coming unbonded.

nail in o/s/r tyre repairable.

slight binding to rear brakes detected when rotated by hand.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 185/50/16 81H.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 135,358 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all four brake discs in poor condition, corrosion to discs faces

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes, have a built in flexi pipe.

damage to n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire.

n/s/f outer brake pad friction material appears to be coming unbonded.

nail in o/s/r tyre repairable.

slight binding to rear brakes detected when rotated by hand.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 185/50/16 81H.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 134,570 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator broken

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

rattle from inside catalytic convertor

Fail 10 Jan 2017 134,570 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator broken

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

rattle from inside catalytic convertor

Pass 24 Nov 2015 129,538 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 118,374 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 118,374 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 108,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,442 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,067 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 89,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,416 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 68,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 68,833 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 59,588 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,773 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,216 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 PWO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR53 PWO, 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 LR53 PWO registered?

LR53 PWO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 PWO safe to buy?

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