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SY53 LMJ

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,712 mi
Last recorded110,712 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 LMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,628 miles

Offside Front slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit fronts wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some wear detected in steering/suspension components

wear in top strut mounts/tight in operation

Fail 18 Jul 2017 91,271 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit fronts wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some wear detected in steering/suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 87,809 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,803 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,474 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 67,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 67,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,791 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 49,470 miles

NOTE ...MULTIPLE CUTS IN S/WALLS OF TYRES..

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

washers getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,470 miles

NOTE ...MULTIPLE CUTS IN S/WALLS OF TYRES..

washers getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,947 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,816 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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SY53 LMJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SY53 LMJ, 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 SY53 LMJ registered?

SY53 LMJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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