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FH53 KFV

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

142,355 mi
Last recorded142,355 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 KFV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 142,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 142,355 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 140,389 miles

Exhaust system leaking at the rear silencer joint

Front number plate damaged but secure and legible

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2019 140,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Little or No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Little or No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust system leaking at the rear silencer joint

Front number plate damaged but secure and legible

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2018 137,960 miles

front registration plate has slight damage but not likely to be misread

front wiperblade smears windscreen slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2018 137,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front registration plate has slight damage but not likely to be misread

front wiperblade smears windscreen slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2017 133,466 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 133,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 130,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

e.m.i light on

Fail 5 Nov 2016 132,315 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

e.m.i light on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 126,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

e.m.i light on

Fail 4 Nov 2015 126,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

e.m.i light on

Pass 6 Dec 2014 121,953 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 100,205 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 116,248 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

e.m.i light on

Pass 21 Nov 2012 106,423 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

e.m.i light on

Fail 16 Dec 2011 95,486 miles

Drivers door lower hinge loose.

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,486 miles

Drivers door lower hinge loose.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 84,604 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 84,604 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F brake disc corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,681 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 68,681 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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,568 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 48,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine undercover fitted

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2007 48,854 miles

engine undercover fitted

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,967 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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FH53 KFV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FH53 KFV, 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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FH53 KFV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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