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EA53 ECJ

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

190,606 mi
Last recorded190,606 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ECJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 190,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 180,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 177,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 177,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 158,800 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 154,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 153,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 151,983 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 149,701 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and nearside rear wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 13 Oct 2018 149,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and nearside rear wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 25 Sep 2017 147,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,934 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 136,797 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 125,502 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 117,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,487 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 105,012 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,292 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,386 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,859 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,329 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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EA53 ECJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EA53 ECJ, 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 EA53 ECJ registered?

EA53 ECJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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