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MJ53 BKZ

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,833 mi
Last recorded116,833 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 BKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 116,833 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 108,092 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 100,947 miles

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 100,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section on exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 27 Dec 2018 95,661 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 89,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box connection pipe. (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,548 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 84,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,986 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 79,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,331 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 67,816 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 67,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,887 miles

o/s/r tyrte worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,732 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 45,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s n/s/r discs pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,282 miles

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

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

o/s n/s/r discs pitted

Fail 14 Dec 2009 36,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,339 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 28,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,251 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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MJ53 BKZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MJ53 BKZ, 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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MJ53 BKZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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