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EO53 RXJ

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

151,805 mi
Last recorded151,805 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 RXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 151,805 miles

Different Tyre Sizes Fitted On Front And Rear Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 151,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel Cap Doesn't Open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Different Tyre Sizes Fitted On Front And Rear Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 149,988 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear Shock absorbers corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 149,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear Shock absorbers corroded

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,295 miles

both rear shocks corroded

front tyres 185/50/16 rear tyres 195/50/16

Fail 6 Dec 2021 148,282 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to access flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shocks corroded

front tyres 185/50/16 rear tyres 195/50/16

Pass 7 Dec 2020 145,259 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 145,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 140,459 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 134,193 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 130,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 130,409 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 122,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Jan 2017 122,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 113,597 miles

both headlamp beams cloudy

child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Jan 2016 113,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking

both headlamp beams cloudy

child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 103,427 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 103,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in both headlamps

Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,699 miles

has slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,266 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 68,003 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,331 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 54,331 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,980 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,115 miles

Nearside front tyre void of tread on the inner edge.

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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EO53 RXJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EO53 RXJ, 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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EO53 RXJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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