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DF53 NXH

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,900 mi
Last recorded118,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 118,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 118,607 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,251 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 116,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,560 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 107,554 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc getting poor cond (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s/r inside edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r service and park brake low effort

Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,220 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,857 miles

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

engine light on

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear bump stops are perished.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 86,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear bump stops are perished.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,084 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber bump stops are perished

Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,944 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing around inner sidewall

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,819 miles

rear nearside tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,213 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,564 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,828 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,071 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,637 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 NXH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NXH, 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 NXH registered?

DF53 NXH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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