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EF53 DZH

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

221,999 mi
Last recorded221,999 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DZH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 221,999 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 194,934 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 102,324 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 102,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 89,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 83,674 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 83,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 80,249 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 80,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,411 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 75,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,223 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,017 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,235 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust box noisey-something loose internally?

Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust box noisey-something loose internally?

Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,401 miles

both front brake discs lipped

engine management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades worn

n/s/f tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,621 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 40,519 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 40,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,312 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,722 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,627 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 20,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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EF53 DZH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF53 DZH, 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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EF53 DZH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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