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PX53 TSV

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

178,343 mi
Last recorded178,343 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 TSV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 178,343 miles

bottom ball joints minor play o/s n/s

inner rack joints minor play

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2021 178,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

bottom ball joints minor play o/s n/s

inner rack joints minor play

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2020 169,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 160,784 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play as well (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 160,784 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play as well (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 148,296 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light dim and slightly loose

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven block wear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

both side repeaters slightly loose

parking brake performance only just met

Fail 20 Oct 2018 148,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light dim and slightly loose

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven block wear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

both side repeaters slightly loose

glow light flashing

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 10 Nov 2017 141,623 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2017 141,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 135,509 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 135,507 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear shock absorbers are weak and have reduced damping effect.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 129,798 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 123,732 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 123,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 112,402 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 112,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 102,522 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 102,522 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 99,130 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 99,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,034 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,682 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PX53 TSV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PX53 TSV, 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 PX53 TSV registered?

PX53 TSV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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