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OU53 LBL

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,800 mi
Last recorded72,800 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LBL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,800 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 72,895 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,915 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,463 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,463 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,767 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,832 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 51,453 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,493 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,493 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,629 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 35,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 24,700 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 24,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OU53 LBL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OU53 LBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 LBL registered?

OU53 LBL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is OU53 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 LBL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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