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RV53 VJC

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,973 mi
Last recorded140,973 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 VJC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 140,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 140,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 138,165 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 138,164 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 134,623 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 131,304 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,169 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,941 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 124,941 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 121,031 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 115,787 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 109,795 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 109,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,533 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,139 miles

Nearside engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 93,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,723 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,725 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,455 miles

drivers seat belt webbing is slightly frayed

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,545 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,128 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,053 miles

O/s/r tyre inside wall slighty perished

Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,760 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,849 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 VJC is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV53 VJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV53 VJC registered?

RV53 VJC is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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