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AV53 BPZ

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,763 mi
Last recorded157,763 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 157,763 miles

Both rear lower spring mounts slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 157,753 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear lower spring mounts slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 152,990 miles

Light switch does work although not in correct positions , this does indicate a fault which could allow it to fail during operation ie no light's !

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil all over the gearbox casing's ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall has splits in the wall all around the tyre they will increase (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 152,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Also poor image (4.1.4 (a))

Light switch does work although not in correct positions , this does indicate a fault which could allow it to fail during operation ie no light's !

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil all over the gearbox casing's ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall has splits in the wall all around the tyre they will increase (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 146,870 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 146,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured Inner rim has a repair area which has a fracture through the centre. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2021 145,892 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 142,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 134,598 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 134,537 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

nsf tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 16 May 2016 134,454 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has a slight missfire

Pass 18 May 2015 126,777 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 118,872 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 118,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 105,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,015 miles

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)

advise front discs slighiy worn and corriod

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,486 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,558 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,621 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)

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,231 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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AV53 BPZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey 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 AV53 BPZ, 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 AV53 BPZ registered?

AV53 BPZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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