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RA53 DDV

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

280,145 mi
Last recorded280,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 DDV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 280,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have been rubbing on inner arches

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

handbrake cable rusted and frayed

Fail 29 Jun 2017 280,145 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have been rubbing on inner arches

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

handbrake cable rusted and frayed

Pass 22 Jul 2016 262,167 miles

All 3 engine mounts have deteriorated and have movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 262,167 miles

All 3 engine mounts have deteriorated and have movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 240,375 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns wing repeater loose

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Jul 2015 240,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns wing repeater loose

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 218,346 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 201,832 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 201,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 184,624 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 163,117 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 163,117 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 142,481 miles

adise both front link rods have play

advise both front steering rack drum sticks have play

Fail 24 Mar 2010 142,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

adise both front link rods have play

advise both front steering rack drum sticks have play

Pass 8 Apr 2009 120,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise steering rack has play

Fail 2 Apr 2009 120,514 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise steering rack has play

Pass 21 Mar 2008 97,299 miles

advise rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,445 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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RA53 DDV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RA53 DDV, 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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RA53 DDV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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