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ML53 PKJ

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,925 mi
Last recorded111,925 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 PKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 111,923 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 105,176 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 105,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine missfires

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has radial cracks to its inner and outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre has radial cracks to its inner and outer sidewall

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,979 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,041 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 69,704 miles

advice to presenter all forward facing passenger seats must be deployed prior to test

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 34,263 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,684 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,246 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn low on edges

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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ML53 PKJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ML53 PKJ, 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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ML53 PKJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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