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AV53 ARF

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

206,173 mi
Last recorded206,173 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ARF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 206,173 miles

steering notches

Fail 1 May 2026 206,172 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

steering notches

Pass 17 Oct 2024 202,494 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 202,494 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 188,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 188,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 187,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light is on

Fail 27 Sep 2022 187,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

service light is on

Pass 20 Apr 2021 184,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weak. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 184,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weak/limited dampening effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 184,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Widespread oil build up underneath, smell of diesel as well that could be present. Spreading onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Deep splits. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Deep splits. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weak/limited dampening effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 178,044 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 171,510 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 171,510 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 164,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 159,213 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 159,213 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 154,018 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 146,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 137,901 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 129,012 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 115,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 115,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on

low tone horn inop

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,022 miles

Brake warning light on in dash

Front wiper slightly smeary

Pass 19 Nov 2008 60,229 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 41,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,466 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,292 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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AV53 ARF is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AV53 ARF, 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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AV53 ARF is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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