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FD53 ASX

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,538 mi
Last recorded125,538 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ASX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 125,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 117,040 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 117,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,130 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

near side rear tyre side wall slight cut

Fail 4 Jun 2010 102,130 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre side wall slight cut

Fail 11 May 2010 101,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 90,840 miles

nearside front coil spring maby fitted incorrectly it is tight and ends are located but diiferent from the offside.(check with manufacturer)

offside rear damaged and getting close to limit

Fail 1 May 2009 90,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front coil spring maby fitted incorrectly it is tight and ends are located but diiferent from the offside.(check with manufacturer)

offside rear damaged and getting close to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,417 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 82,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,421 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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FD53 ASX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FD53 ASX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD53 ASX registered?

FD53 ASX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is FD53 ASX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 ASX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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