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DE53 DTX

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,972 mi
Last recorded74,972 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DTX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,972 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 x (2.4.C.1b)

engine lamp on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,972 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 x (2.4.C.1b)

engine lamp on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,181 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,632 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,051 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,014 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,205 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall dammaged

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 DTX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

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

Is DE53 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 DTX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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