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BF53 RKY

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,123 mi
Last recorded92,123 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RKY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 92,123 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 92,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone mounting pad on front window (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,968 miles

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

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,115 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,063 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,583 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 14 May 2016 62,709 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 61,526 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 61,526 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 60,422 miles

Eml light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,417 miles

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

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

Eml light on

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,707 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 56,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,711 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,855 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,559 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 28,559 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/FRONT TYRE LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,114 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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BF53 RKY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BF53 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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