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RF53 BMV

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,025 mi
Last recorded143,025 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 BMV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 143,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 137,373 miles

Engine MIL on

New suspension arm fitted to offside front is not the same as the one on the nearside, all seems tight but it may not be the right arm

Rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 28 Oct 2017 137,343 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine management warning lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 131,861 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 131,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 129,834 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 122,605 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 122,476 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 3 May 2012 111,328 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 12 May 2011 90,750 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs corroded on the outer edges

both rear tyres worn on the edges

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 71,005 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/f sunvisor clip broken but not obstruting view

Pass 15 May 2009 52,203 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,172 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,967 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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RF53 BMV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF53 BMV, 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 RF53 BMV registered?

RF53 BMV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 4 October 2003.

Is RF53 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 BMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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