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WK53 GXY

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,275 mi
Last recorded187,275 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 GXY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 187,275 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting stiff in operation

Fail 24 Jan 2018 187,261 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front top strut mounting stiff in operation

Pass 3 Jul 2016 183,778 miles

play in inner rack joints

Fail 3 Jul 2016 183,778 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder + sents x2 (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

play in inner rack joints

Pass 12 May 2015 177,100 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 177,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 169,768 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 169,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 28 May 2013 150,885 miles

Airbag warning light on

Fail 28 May 2013 150,885 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Airbag warning light on

Fail 14 May 2012 130,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2012 130,596 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 110,607 miles

Airbag light on dash.

OSR tyre on 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm).

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 91,952 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 91,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

crack/chip in windsreen

strong advise steering angle. casta/camber

Pass 26 May 2009 70,613 miles

Airbag light on

End of dipstick broken off

Front discs lipped

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

Fail 26 May 2009 70,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Airbag light on

End of dipstick broken off

Front discs lipped

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

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

Oil level low

Pass 28 May 2008 50,090 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 49,766 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

both front tyres tread worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 May 2007 37,660 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,163 miles

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

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

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

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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WK53 GXY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WK53 GXY, 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 WK53 GXY registered?

WK53 GXY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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