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RJ53 JHH

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

219,405 mi
Last recorded219,405 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 JHH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 219,405 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing rough from lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 219,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing rough from lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 213,248 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 213,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing noisy/notchy

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 205,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 195,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 185,358 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 173,874 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 171,085 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively off side (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly off side (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 161,375 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/rear tyre inner edge worn,very bad--n/s/rear tyre uneven wear inner edge--engine under cover insecure----light switch,flickers---

Pass 4 Jul 2014 150,372 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 150,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear indicators,begining to show white light--hand brake in need of adjustment--

Pass 2 Jul 2013 138,346 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 138,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 128,081 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 107,724 miles

nearside inner CV boot leaking grease

slight buckle on offside rear wheel

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 28 Sep 2010 87,810 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,104 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,783 miles

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

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

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 JHH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RJ53 JHH, 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 JHH registered?

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

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