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RX53 DFN

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,834 mi
Last recorded121,834 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 DFN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 121,834 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 113,211 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 104,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 104,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2017 99,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,303 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 92,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,674 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,214 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 80,214 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,728 miles

engine malfuction light on

Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,728 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine malfuction light on

Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,949 miles

engine malfunction indicator light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,595 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 57,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s front brake disc corrsion

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,548 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,827 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 43,827 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,669 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished side wall

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,309 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 21,309 miles

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

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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RX53 DFN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 RX53 DFN, 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 RX53 DFN registered?

RX53 DFN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is RX53 DFN safe to buy?

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