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CK53 DBZ

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,101 mi
Last recorded193,101 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 193,101 miles

Engine under tray insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 193,012 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to insert probe into tail pipe (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine under tray insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2017 187,078 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 187,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 181,297 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 181,296 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 177,584 miles

front and rear tyres differ in size

Pass 17 Apr 2014 165,513 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 165,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 153,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 153,227 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 146,389 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 130,824 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 113,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 95,690 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 73,659 miles

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

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,659 miles

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,038 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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CK53 DBZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK53 DBZ, 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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CK53 DBZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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