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RJ53 JGY

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,344 mi
Last recorded81,344 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 JGY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,344 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 81,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,494 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 73,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,744 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 65,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,747 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 59,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,451 miles

EML Light on

centre stop light not working

n/s/f tyre deep cut in side wall

Fail 19 Sep 2012 54,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

EML Light on

centre stop light not working

n/s/f tyre deep cut in side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,475 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 13 Sep 2011 49,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front suspension top mounts are noise and slightly rough

engine light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,014 miles

n/s/r seat belt n ot tested due to child seat

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,314 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,728 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,342 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 24,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering noisey lock to lock

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 JGY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

RJ53 JGY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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