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RJ53 JGV

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,710 mi
Last recorded94,710 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 JGV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2023 94,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,791 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 90,791 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated serviceable travel at the lever (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 82,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated serviceable travel at the lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,759 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 78,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,400 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,027 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,010 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Sep 2014 52,997 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre has a split in side wall, but not showing cords

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,877 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,732 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,681 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,725 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,256 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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RJ53 JGV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RJ53 JGV, 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 RJ53 JGV registered?

RJ53 JGV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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