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WV53 LFD

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,552 mi
Last recorded185,552 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LFD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 185,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 185,546 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 176,518 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 176,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 166,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 166,910 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 159,385 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 147,515 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 147,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not release belt (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

puncture present in o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 137,646 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 114,253 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 101,171 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 101,171 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 90,125 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 90,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 78,015 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 78,015 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 65,713 miles

High imbalance on rear brakes,32%. n/s reading low.

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

Fail 1 May 2009 65,656 miles

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

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

High imbalance on rear brakes,32%. n/s reading low.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,237 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 47,113 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 47,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,159 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 32,144 miles

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

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 LFD is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel 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 WV53 LFD, 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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WV53 LFD is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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