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DU53 HMK

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,045 mi
Last recorded101,045 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HMK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 101,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 96,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,740 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 91,724 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Roller switch inoperative. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cut on inner wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cut on inner wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 82,974 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 81,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,705 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,195 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,436 miles

All tyres perishing inner side walls

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,181 miles

All tyres cut inner sidewalls

Fail 30 Aug 2016 51,181 miles

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

All tyres cut inner sidewalls

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise front (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding but not showing on RBT

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,106 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,902 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,902 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,863 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes perished

Front discs worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,099 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,866 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,572 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,241 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

strong advise n/s/f/ tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,696 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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DU53 HMK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 DU53 HMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU53 HMK registered?

DU53 HMK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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