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BJ53 VMR

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,966 mi
Last recorded93,966 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VMR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 93,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 85,627 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 80,432 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,139 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 71,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 71,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,049 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,005 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,591 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,591 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2012 52,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,199 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,809 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 43,809 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs in very poor condition.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,588 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,044 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,957 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise child seat fitted in nearside rear and only a visual check of belt carried out

both front tyres worn on edges

rear no plate starting to deterioate

Fail 27 Sep 2007 21,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise child seat fitted in nearside rear and only a visual check of belt carried out

both front tyres worn on edges

rear no plate starting to deterioate

Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,655 miles

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

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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 VMR is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel 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 BJ53 VMR, 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 BJ53 VMR registered?

BJ53 VMR is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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