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DE53 SKZ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,359 mi
Last recorded176,359 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 176,359 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 165,985 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 165,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 157,639 miles

child seats fitted in rear osf tyre wall damaged and perrished

Fail 14 Dec 2015 157,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

child seats fitted in rear osf tyre wall damaged and perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2014 148,088 miles

Advance wear to front brake discs and pads

All four tyres are starting to perish

Wiper blade slightly poor in clearing windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,671 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 132,669 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 104,526 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,395 miles

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 22 Jul 2010 54,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,577 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,184 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,885 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 SKZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

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

Is DE53 SKZ safe to buy?

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