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WJ53 KBX

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,096 mi
Last recorded99,096 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 KBX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,096 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 93,484 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,717 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 87,714 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,256 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2017 83,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,352 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 75,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,206 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 69,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,880 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 65,880 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,246 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,229 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,596 miles

front brake discs are worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,782 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,237 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,903 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 39,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,457 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,376 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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WJ53 KBX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ53 KBX, 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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WJ53 KBX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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