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DE53 ZPP

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,268 mi
Last recorded102,268 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZPP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on its inner and outer treads/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on its inner and outer treads/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 98,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on its inner and outer treads/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on its inner and outer treads/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust deteriorating

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,256 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust deteriorating

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 81,821 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight damage to the windscreen outside zone A

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,107 miles

Exhaust has minor leak of gas.

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,996 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,781 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,713 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspect o/s stop light wreong bulb fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2011 53,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspect o/s stop light wreong bulb fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,357 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 46,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 38,727 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,897 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 31,897 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,737 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,350 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 ZPP is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZPP, 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 ZPP registered?

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

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