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OU53 LCC

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,160 mi
Last recorded94,160 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LCC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 94,160 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,270 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

interior rear view mirror discoloured

Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML illuminated at time of test

Oil light illuminated at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2017 87,225 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2017 87,225 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,221 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 82,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Dec 2015 77,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,656 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,334 miles

engine managment light illuminated

Fail 29 Nov 2011 61,324 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,557 miles

The front tyres are starting to cracke and the n/s is naild.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,343 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 50,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 42,715 miles

engine light on?

Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,857 miles

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

The engine light is on.

The front tyers are wearing on the edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,125 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 29,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LCC is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LCC, 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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OU53 LCC is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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