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SP53 KJN

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,788 mi
Last recorded80,788 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 KJN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,788 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 80,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced damp inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded at joints

oil leak/s

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,421 miles

Moisture in nearside front headlight unit

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,454 miles

Moisture in nearside front headlight unit.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight oil leak.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 59,454 miles

Moisture in nearside front headlight unit.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight oil leak.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 54,073 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,073 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,496 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake is starting to slightly bind

offside rear tyre is cracking 175/60/15 81V 0206208

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,039 miles

rear discs pitted rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,709 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,286 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 33,277 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,184 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,079 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,598 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 18,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brakes starting to bind

both rtear brake discs rusty

offside rear tyre cracked

slight play at both rear axle bushes

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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SP53 KJN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP53 KJN, 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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SP53 KJN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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