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LV53 RTZ

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,496 mi
Last recorded122,496 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 RTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 122,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front discs poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2022 115,851 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 111,768 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,461 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 106,457 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 101,377 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 101,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,729 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,316 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre has some wear to inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,869 miles

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

advance wear to offside front tyre

both front tyres bald on inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

various chips to windscreen

various cuts to sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,583 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,533 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 58,406 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,987 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,014 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,435 miles

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

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

slight wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,677 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall no cords shown

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 RTZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV53 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

LV53 RTZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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