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WK53 VAM

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,677 mi
Last recorded118,677 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VAM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 118,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 114,561 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 114,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 113,855 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 109,174 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

o/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 7 Dec 2017 105,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 98,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,460 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner egde

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2015 94,453 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner egde

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n /s/f tyre cut in outer wall

n /s/r tyre cut in outer wall

o/s/r tyre cut in outer wall

Fail 15 Dec 2014 86,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n /s/f tyre cut in outer wall

n /s/r tyre cut in outer wall

o/s/r tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 77,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 77,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f and n/s/f top mounts. bearings worn

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,167 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 59,167 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,012 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,077 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,632 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,294 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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WK53 VAM is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

WK53 VAM is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WK53 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK53 VAM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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