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FD53 LCC

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,817 mi
Last recorded173,817 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LCC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 173,817 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 173,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 162,712 miles

Brake fluid is very dark

N/S/F seat belt is slow returning

O/S/F seat belt is slow returning

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 162,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake fluid is very dark

N/S/F seat belt is slow returning

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

O/S/F seat belt is slow returning

Pass 11 Nov 2013 149,446 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 149,446 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 136,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 125,109 miles

21% imbalance on front service brakes

windscreen has a chip but not in zone A

Pass 20 Nov 2010 114,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,774 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,579 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low in centre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,266 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 LCC is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD53 LCC, 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 LCC is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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