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CP53 DZW

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,318 mi
Last recorded82,318 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 DZW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 82,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 May 2023 82,316 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 81,873 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 80,281 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 80,281 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 78,360 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 78,339 miles

Emissions not tested engine not idling right (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,671 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 73,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 72,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,279 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR HEADREST MISSING

VERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,058 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 68,049 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,816 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 65,983 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,910 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,767 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 48,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2008 42,009 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2008 41,924 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,720 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,346 miles

Nail in NSR tyre (Repairable).

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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CP53 DZW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CP53 DZW, 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 CP53 DZW registered?

CP53 DZW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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