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DA53 UPE

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,160 mi
Last recorded130,160 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UPE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 130,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 126,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,574 miles

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the frloor

Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,380 miles

coolant leak ??

stone chip in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 100,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coolant leak ??

stone chip in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,005 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R suspension bump stop perished

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,233 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 73,233 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

park lever stiff to operate

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Dec 2012 67,064 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,530 miles

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

wear to front brake disc's

Fail 25 Jan 2011 53,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wear to front brake disc's

Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,738 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 37,738 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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,950 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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DA53 UPE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA53 UPE, 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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DA53 UPE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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