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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing mirror slightly insecure
Offside Rear Brake calliper seizing
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing mirror slightly insecure
Offside Rear Brake calliper seizing
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear caliper carrier corroded, not considered to be structurally weakened.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear caliper carrier corroded, not considered to be structurally weakened.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear caliper carrier corroded, not considered to be structurally weakened.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear caliper carrier corroded, not considered to be structurally weakened.
Coil spring corroded Both Sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres have uneven tread wear
offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge & perished
undercovers fitted obscuring testers view
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake discs have surface rust
offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge & perished
undercovers fitted obscuring testers view
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
could not check rear seat belts due to child seats
n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
could not check rear seat belts due to child seats
n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear number plate delaminating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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FD53 PJU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 PJU, 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 PJU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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