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RA53 FSF

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,237 mi
Last recorded144,237 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 144,237 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,153 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing from edges

Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing from edges

Pass 8 Apr 2017 138,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 131,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 124,137 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 109,686 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 109,686 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,613 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 96,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner and outer walls

Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,342 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,228 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,923 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)

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 FSF is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FSF, 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 RA53 FSF registered?

RA53 FSF is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is RA53 FSF safe to buy?

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