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SC53 FJU

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,128 mi
Last recorded148,128 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 FJU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 148,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 148,128 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened On spring seat (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened On spring seat. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 146,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

HID headlight bulb system is fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 146,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing wheel (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

HID headlight bulb system is fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 May 2015 142,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shockers corroded on there spring seats

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 22 May 2015 142,846 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shockers corroded on there spring seats

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 139,855 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 139,754 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 137,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 127,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 114,223 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 91,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 83,112 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,368 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,494 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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SC53 FJU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SC53 FJU, 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 SC53 FJU registered?

SC53 FJU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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