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CU53 ZPD

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,188 mi
Last recorded157,188 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZPD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 157,188 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 157,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 152,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 152,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,276 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 125,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 123,127 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 123,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 114,638 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 114,638 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,512 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the edges & o/s has a nail in the tread.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,253 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & perishing.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 97,253 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & perishing.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,144 miles

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front wiperblade leaving lines

powersteering pipe running across powersteering rack is slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,069 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,043 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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CU53 ZPD is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU53 ZPD, 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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CU53 ZPD is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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