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160,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside rear brake binding/sticking on slightly (requires attention)
parking brake effort slightly weak
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever very slack (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone - ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorated/split - recommend replacement
nearside rear handbrake cable outer sleeve deteriorated/split (recommend replacement)
offside front suspension arm (wishbone) ball joint dust cover deteriorated/split
rear brake pipe (across rear axle) corroded
rear service brake slightly out of balance
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
nearside rear handbrake cable outer sleeve deteriorated/split (recommend replacement)
offside front suspension arm (wishbone) ball joint dust cover deteriorated/split
offside front tyre very worn - inside edge (strong advisory/recommend replacement)
rear brake pipe (across rear axle) corroded
nearside rear handbrake cable - outer sleeve deteriorated/rubbed through (rubbing on axle)
nearside rear tyre worn/close to legal limit
offside front tyre becoming worn/scrubbing off inside edge
parking brake requires adjustment/tighten
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily scrubbed off inside edge - small cut (cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail perished/split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
nearside rear handbrake cable - outer sleeve deteriorated/rubbed through (rubbing on axle)
nearside rear tyre worn/close to legal limit
offside front tyre becoming worn/scrubbing off inside edge
parking brake requires adjustment/tighten
front brake discs becoming lipped/scored
offside rear tyre becomming worn
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed scrubbed off heavily - inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre scrubbed off heavily - inside edge (recommend replacment)
offside rear tyre becomming worn
advise nearisde and offside front shock absorber dust gaitors deterioated
advise nearside and offside rear indicators starting to flash white light recommend bulb replacement
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
advise nearisde and offside front shock absorber dust gaitors deterioated
advise nearside and offside rear indicators starting to flash white light recommend bulb replacement
offside front tyre scrubbing off on inside edge
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
offside front tyre scrubbing off on inside edge
undertray fitted obscuring some items
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn . scrubbed off (inner edge) (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre (inner edge) scrubbed off. worn
undertray fitted obscuring some items
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges
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DY53 KVO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 DY53 KVO, 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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DY53 KVO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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