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MJ53 TFU

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,174 mi
Last recorded147,174 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 TFU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 147,174 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 147,171 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 142,842 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 142,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 137,597 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 137,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight (beam image)

Fail 7 Oct 2020 137,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 134,631 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded not yet blowing

Pass 10 Sep 2016 122,447 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF,OSR and NSR (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 122,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF,OSR and NSR (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low NSF and OSF (1.8)

Oil leak.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 113,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 107,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 99,489 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 92,599 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,242 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 71,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,054 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,470 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 TFU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ53 TFU, 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 MJ53 TFU registered?

MJ53 TFU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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