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RV53 VZD

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,165 mi
Last recorded157,165 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 VZD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 157,165 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 157,160 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 148,649 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 119,174 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 119,025 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 109,253 miles

exaust front corroded and slight blow

front drive shafts corroded

oil leak

springs corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 109,071 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s floor pan split (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing o/s n/s drop links missing (2.4.G.1)

exaust front corroded and slight blow

front drive shafts corroded

oil leak

springs corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 98,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipescorroded

front exaust corroded

wiper worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipescorroded

front exaust corroded

wiper worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,499 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front drop link gaitors perished

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,968 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,778 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Plastic skirts fitted to door sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 75,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Plastic skirts fitted to door sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2011 162,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 162,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 143,507 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge.

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 143,507 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge.

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 126,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 109,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 87,347 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,530 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to deterioate

plastic sill covers fitted inside front & outside

undertray fitted

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 VZD is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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