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RJ53 UTX

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,942 mi
Last recorded127,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 UTX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 127,942 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 127,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,515 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 118,451 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 106,241 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 106,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,621 miles

engine management light showing

Fail 17 May 2013 73,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 17 May 2013 73,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,597 miles

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

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

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2012 64,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,905 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 37,673 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,463 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,017 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 UTX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

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

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