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BN53 WHW

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,667 mi
Last recorded120,667 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WHW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 120,667 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 120,654 miles

Exhaust system insecure Clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,763 miles

Nearside Front side wall damaged

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 109,763 miles

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

Nearside Front side wall damaged

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre perished

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 91,497 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre perished

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,117 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 84,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,935 miles

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

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

exhaust centre silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs corroded

rear brake increase/decrease close to limit

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres have slight cuts in sidewalls and tread pattern

Pass 20 May 2009 54,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,254 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,391 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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BN53 WHW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN53 WHW, 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 BN53 WHW registered?

BN53 WHW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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