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OU53 LKE

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,978 mi
Last recorded165,978 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LKE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 165,978 miles

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

engine management light on

plastic underfloor covers ftd which obscure some checkable items

Fail 23 Feb 2017 165,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

headlamps slightly opaque

plastic underfloor covers ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 8 Jan 2016 156,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 142,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape + tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r wheel slightly out of shape

small chip on o/s of screen

Fail 26 Nov 2014 142,487 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape + tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r wheel slightly out of shape

small chip on o/s of screen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 124,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr wheel has welded repair

Fail 14 Dec 2013 124,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr wheel has welded repair

Pass 17 Nov 2012 100,114 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,598 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 80,598 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 67,996 miles

Both front tyres cracking close to cords.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Slight play in nearside steering ball joints/lower arm ball joint.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 67,996 miles

Both front tyres cracking close to cords.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Slight play in nearside steering ball joints/lower arm ball joint.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 58,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,504 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,946 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,319 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 LKE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LKE, 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 OU53 LKE registered?

OU53 LKE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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