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BJ53 EZM

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

195,359 mi
Last recorded195,359 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 EZM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 195,359 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 191,191 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 184,093 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 173,227 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 173,227 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 166,780 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 166,780 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Missing clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 165,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

auxiliary tensioner has excessive movement

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 27 Oct 2017 165,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxiliary tensioner has excessive movement

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2016 159,910 miles

childs seat fitted

oil leak

oil warning on (but has oil)

os cv gaiter (inner) leaking grease

slight brake bind osr

stone chip

Fail 27 Oct 2016 159,905 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

oil warning on (but has oil)

os cv gaiter (inner) leaking grease

slight brake bind osr

stone chip

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

childs seat fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 147,301 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 147,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 134,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 134,893 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,336 miles

stone chip in zone b==tensioner noisey

Fail 27 Sep 2013 122,336 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)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

stone chip in zone b==tensioner noisey

Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 111,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 106,212 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 106,160 miles

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

CHILD SEAT IN NSR BELT==NSR BUMP STOP BROKEN

Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,172 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 98,171 miles

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

ENG COVERS==CHILD SEAT IN NSR BELT==CHIP IN SCREEN==NSR BUMP STOP BROKEN==LIFTING/CRACKING IN REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 7 Oct 2009 90,932 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 82,455 miles

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

WIPER POOR==UABLE TO TAKE OF BONNET==FR ROLL BAR COLLAR BROKEN OSF==SLIGHT DISTORTION NSR RIM==SLIGHT LIFTING IN REAR TYRES==ENG COVERS ==SLIGHT CRACKING IN REAR SIDEWALLS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,455 miles

WIPER POOR==UABLE TO TAKE OF BONNET==FR ROLL BAR COLLAR BROKEN OSF==SLIGHT DISTORTION NSR RIM==SLIGHT LIFTING IN REAR TYRES==ENG COVERS ==SLIGHT CRACKING IN REAR SIDEWALLS

Pass 8 Oct 2007 67,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,067 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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BJ53 EZM is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BJ53 EZM, 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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BJ53 EZM is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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