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VK53 VGZ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,212 mi
Last recorded84,212 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 VGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,212 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,803 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 83,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 79,897 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 79,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split through outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split through outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,328 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,304 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 71,304 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,883 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 61,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2014 53,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2014 53,947 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2013 47,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 47,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2012 43,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 36,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,631 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

o/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,220 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,744 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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VK53 VGZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VK53 VGZ, 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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VK53 VGZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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