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DE53 UOV

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,487 mi
Last recorded112,487 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,487 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 9 Sep 2016 112,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CORDS (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CORDS (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,316 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,056 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,754 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,534 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,842 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 42,836 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,485 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 UOV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UOV, 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 UOV registered?

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

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