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WV53 BYT

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,172 mi
Last recorded118,172 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 BYT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 118,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres misshaped

Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,421 miles

Rear rear seats folded down seat belts not checked

Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

some condensation in drivers headlight

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,512 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,800 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,692 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 58,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 May 2013 50,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear tyre tread shoulders perished & cracked

Pass 3 May 2013 50,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear tyre tread shoulders perished & cracked

Pass 14 May 2012 40,302 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 40,302 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,725 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 38,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,845 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,230 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,972 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 31,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,733 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED AND SLIGHTLY LOOSE AT TOP

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED CHILD SEAT FITTED

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED RUBBER PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED RUBBER PERISHED

Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,984 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 24,984 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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WV53 BYT is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel 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 WV53 BYT, 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 WV53 BYT registered?

WV53 BYT is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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