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DE53 OTX

2003 Audi A2

Yellow Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,063 mi
Last recorded98,063 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OTX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 98,063 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 98,063 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 96,470 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 96,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 94,403 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 93,641 miles

brake pad light on

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,221 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,918 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,556 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,291 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,597 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 87,597 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,095 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,473 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,559 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,745 miles

o/s/front tyre side wall inner cuts

Fail 19 Nov 2013 81,745 miles

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

o/s/front tyre side wall inner cuts

Fail 10 Oct 2012 79,852 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre has bad flat spots

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,852 miles

near side rear tyre has bad flat spots

Fail 19 Jul 2011 76,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge will cause road noise

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,546 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge will cause road noise

Fail 17 Dec 2010 71,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,821 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 57,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OTX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE53 OTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 OTX registered?

DE53 OTX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 OTX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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