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LV53 BHU

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,605 mi
Last recorded49,605 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 BHU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 49,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 48,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 47,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 47,323 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 47,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 45,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,404 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,577 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,827 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,988 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,989 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,934 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 28,749 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,411 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,502 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated

Oil minimum warning light illuminated

Temperature gauge inoperative

Pass 21 Feb 2009 14,188 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres perished/sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,260 miles

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,673 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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LV53 BHU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LV53 BHU, 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 LV53 BHU registered?

LV53 BHU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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