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FD53 BVK

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,897 mi
Last recorded172,897 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BVK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 172,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes by rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 165,665 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 165,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 159,084 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 157,226 miles

offside rear tyre badly perished

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 157,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre badly perished

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 154,127 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 146,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 135,480 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 127,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 118,951 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 106,412 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 106,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,866 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 86,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 71,345 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 71,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 BVK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BVK, 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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FD53 BVK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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