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BJ53 VNY

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,247 mi
Last recorded116,247 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 116,247 miles

diesel sweat at filter

heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2022 110,962 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 110,962 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 106,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 106,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 101,314 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 101,031 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,799 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 85,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,020 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 67,625 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,875 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 57,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage on wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working brake light switch at pedal faulty (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front has damage

Nearside Rear floor pan is damp

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres have slight perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

under trays fitted

warning lamp on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre has a small cut on outer edge and wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,062 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2012 46,062 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,844 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 41,844 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,757 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,537 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,835 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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BJ53 VNY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

BJ53 VNY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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