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LV53 RTU

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

248,365 mi
Last recorded248,365 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 RTU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2024 248,365 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes on steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 243,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 235,405 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 231,348 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 231,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 228,155 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 221,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side worst with corroded and braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 221,881 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 213,402 miles

Parking brake performance imbalanced across axle

Pass 12 Oct 2016 201,035 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread ALSO HAS QUITE A FEW CHIPS ACROSS THE PLATE (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 193,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 179,776 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 162,021 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 151,469 miles

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

glow plug warnging light on

Fail 3 Aug 2012 151,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

glow plug warnging light on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 144,456 miles

slight binding nearside rear brake

Fail 29 Jul 2011 144,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Jun 2010 127,538 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 127,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 108,529 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 108,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 82,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 82,595 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,187 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,187 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 42,548 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 RTU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LV53 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

LV53 RTU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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