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CV53 DBY

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,455 mi
Last recorded88,455 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 DBY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 88,455 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 88,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 87,540 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 86,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small lump on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges of tread also and cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 86,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly inner edge of tread and cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small lump on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,811 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,099 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 84,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,209 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 80,209 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,197 miles

E.M.L on

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,968 miles

Nearside + offside rear tyres heavily cracked, perished and deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,683 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

Oil leak at back o engine

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

Rear tyres cracked and perished inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 11 Nov 2014 72,563 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside + offside rear tyres heavily cracked + perished

Pass 11 Nov 2014 72,563 miles

Coolant leak

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

nearside + offside rear tyres heavily cracked + perished

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,530 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,638 miles

Both rear tyres cracking badly on outer sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 67,638 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres cracking badly on outer sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,582 miles

Both rear tyres cracking quite badly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Rear brake discs have a lip of corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2011 63,582 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking quite badly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Headlamp and headlamp aim repaired under P.R.S

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear brake discs have a lip of corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,842 miles

rear discs pitted

rear tyres outer tyre walls cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,912 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,269 miles

anti roll bar rubbing on chassis

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CV53 DBY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CV53 DBY, 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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CV53 DBY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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