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RY53 OWP

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,168 mi
Last recorded100,168 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 OWP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 100,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,260 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 95,926 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 95,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 91,670 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,127 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 86,126 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,042 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 79,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,106 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,762 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,127 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 671,266 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,572 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,526 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

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

Nearside rear bump stop broken up.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 46,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,003 miles

Front wiper slightly smeary

OSF tyre has a thorn in the inner side wall / air leaking from it ! (puncture)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,496 miles

Boot release only works on key remote

Fail 18 Nov 2008 31,496 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Boot release only works on key remote

Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,631 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,051 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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RY53 OWP is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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