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DE53 SKV

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,635 mi
Last recorded99,635 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SKV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 99,635 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 99,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,420 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 95,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,063 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,167 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,534 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 66,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,266 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,049 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 62,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,262 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 60,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 57,310 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 57,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,096 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,030 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 44,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,872 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,385 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 27,346 miles

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

uneven wear n/s front tyre replace soon

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 SKV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

DE53 SKV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is DE53 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 SKV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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