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RY53 BUH

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 BUH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective repair by tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leaking

Fail 20 Nov 2018 102,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective repair by tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2017 90,473 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 90,473 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,007 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 78,992 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,060 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 66,011 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,331 miles

0ffside rear tyre starting toperish and crack

slight noise from nearside front stut top mount

slight wear in steering rack nearside

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,908 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s drive shaft inner boot small clip missing slight grease leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2011 59,908 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s drive shaft inner boot small clip missing slight grease leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,790 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc(s) inner faces starting to rust

n/s and o/s inner drive shaft gaitors small clips missing

washer jets weak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,794 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,016 miles

o/s & n/s/rear s/absorber dust covers detached from s/absorbers

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,508 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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RY53 BUH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RY53 BUH, 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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RY53 BUH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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