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DC53 OWL

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,394 mi
Last recorded188,394 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 OWL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 188,394 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside top strut mount bearing noisy

Fail 10 Mar 2020 188,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside top strut mount bearing noisy

Pass 20 Feb 2019 176,688 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 176,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working only drivers seat fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 169,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 158,545 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 158,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating incorrectly (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 152,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 146,361 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 146,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 144,945 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Pass 9 Nov 2012 138,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 126,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 112,642 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine man light on dash on

Pass 14 Aug 2007 78,643 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,583 miles

both rear tyres low

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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DC53 OWL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC53 OWL, 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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DC53 OWL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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