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SP53 LSK

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

217,530 mi
Last recorded217,530 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 LSK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 217,530 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear passenger seat/belt cannot be tested as collapsed at the time of test

Offside Rear passenger seat missing at the time of test

Rear Coil spring corroded both nut not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 217,530 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear whole in lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear passenger seat/belt cannot be tested as collapsed at the time of test

Offside Rear passenger seat missing at the time of test

Rear Coil spring corroded both nut not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 209,677 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users only just met requirements (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 209,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users only just met requirements (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 195,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 194,752 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 182,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 160,816 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 137,775 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,488 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive camber to o/s/f road wheel

n/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/f headlight brackets damaged

warning light on dash

Fail 26 Nov 2015 110,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive camber to o/s/f road wheel

n/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/f headlight brackets damaged

warning light on dash

Pass 12 Nov 2014 100,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2014 100,758 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre treads low and sidewall damage to o/s/f 185x50x16

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,345 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 83,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight seepage from off side front inner drive shaft boot

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,059 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,769 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,909 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,462 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,542 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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SP53 LSK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SP53 LSK, 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 LSK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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