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BF53 RFL

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,570 mi
Last recorded131,570 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RFL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2023 131,570 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2022 128,930 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 121,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 117,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 111,751 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 111,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,340 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 97,334 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,110 miles

coolant level low

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,971 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,769 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 90,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 86,977 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 19 Apr 2013 86,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,944 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 20 Apr 2012 80,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,214 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,374 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 53,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BF53 RFL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BF53 RFL, 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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BF53 RFL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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