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AX53 AEM

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

105,885 mi
Last recorded105,885 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AEM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 105,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 103,385 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 100,900 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 98,871 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 98,871 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 96,442 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 96,442 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,246 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,548 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 88,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,796 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 85,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,121 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,983 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 74,413 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 74,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 59,951 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 48,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,597 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,988 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,292 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,611 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,209 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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AX53 AEM is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 AX53 AEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 AEM registered?

AX53 AEM is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is AX53 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 AEM shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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