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DE53 DSV

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,574 mi
Last recorded80,574 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DSV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,660 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,772 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake cable loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 69,772 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Park brake cable loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,947 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,927 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,087 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 59,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,299 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,100 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,839 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,212 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 35,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,901 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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DE53 DSV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DE53 DSV, 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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What year was DE53 DSV registered?

DE53 DSV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is DE53 DSV safe to buy?

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