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DF53 EPE

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,369 mi
Last recorded111,369 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 EPE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,369 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 108,787 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,105 miles

under vehicle covers

Fail 8 Dec 2022 106,088 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front head light both faded

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2021 105,252 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material drum (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,258 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,196 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 77,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 68,035 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,664 miles

front brake discs corroding

osr indicator fading

osr tyre worn 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,444 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,319 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,365 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,551 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 40,551 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 39,787 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,108 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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DF53 EPE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DF53 EPE, 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 DF53 EPE registered?

DF53 EPE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DF53 EPE safe to buy?

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