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RV53 VHB

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,845 mi
Last recorded129,845 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 VHB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 129,845 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 129,839 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 124,320 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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 124,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner edge blistering (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 114,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover, undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Jul 2019 113,340 miles

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

undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 17 Jul 2019 113,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,411 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 109,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim please double check condition of wheel before fitting tyre (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside park brake cable bulging, may ease park brake operation if renewed

engine undershield loose

sump plug leaking oil

Fail 10 Jul 2017 99,222 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim please double check condition of wheel before fitting tyre (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside park brake cable bulging, may ease park brake operation if renewed

engine undershield loose

sump plug leaking oil

Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,404 miles

Front Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Tyre feathered

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 88,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Tyre feathered

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,214 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre has a few small cuts on inner sidewall

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,271 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

misting of oil around offside rear damper

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

Fail 10 Oct 2012 55,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,818 miles

front brake disc starting to rust on in side

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,544 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,112 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,643 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,622 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,250 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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RV53 VHB is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RV53 VHB, 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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RV53 VHB is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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