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MT53 WXA

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,306 mi
Last recorded87,306 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 WXA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,306 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 87,306 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2017 85,656 miles

engine management light on

front wiper poor

nearside front tyre has slight cuts to inner side wall

nearside rear wheel out of shape

offside front tyre 3-4mm

offside rear bumpstop deteriorated

play in steering

undertrays iftted

Pass 16 May 2016 82,926 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

play in steering

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 82,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant leak- coolant tank empty when presented for test

engine management light on

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

play in steering

under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2015 79,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges 185/50 16 V

Pass 19 May 2015 79,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges 185/50 16 V

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,407 miles

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

Oil leak

misting of fluid around O/S/F flexi beake hose on caliper

wiper smearing

Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

misting of fluid around O/S/F flexi beake hose on caliper

wiper smearing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,807 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 71,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,237 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 67,237 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,578 miles

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

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,890 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 49,890 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking

wiper smearing

Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,234 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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MT53 WXA is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT53 WXA, 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 MT53 WXA registered?

MT53 WXA is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is MT53 WXA safe to buy?

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