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WV53 LFA

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,937 mi
Last recorded187,937 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LFA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 187,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 165,826 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 165,826 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 148,874 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 148,874 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,973 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 124,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 123,039 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 123,039 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 122,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 122,762 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,113 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 112,113 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 102,787 miles

both ns tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 26 Sep 2012 102,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both ns tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

evidence of possible fuel staining on top of gearbox

rear shock absorber bump stops are broken

slight fluffing of drivers seat belt webbing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 89,474 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

evidence of possible fuel staining on top of gearbox

rear shock absorber bump stops are broken

slight fluffing of drivers seat belt webbing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front anti roll bar bushes are worn

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

engine oil low

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,698 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,411 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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WV53 LFA is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WV53 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

WV53 LFA is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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