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EK53 URT

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,264 mi
Last recorded103,264 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 URT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 103,264 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 103,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 100,683 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 100,683 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 98,452 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 98,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 92,826 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,979 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 89,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,727 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,568 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,068 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 85,068 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,997 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,648 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 66,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,769 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,573 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 53,572 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,967 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,930 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 49,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,291 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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EK53 URT is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK53 URT, 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 EK53 URT registered?

EK53 URT is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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