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EK53 VXA

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,021 mi
Last recorded65,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VXA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 65,021 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 65,015 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi's perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 65,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted front pads coming away from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi's perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 64,275 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 63,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 53,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,084 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 47,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 1 May 2018 45,724 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 1 May 2018 45,724 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 45,687 miles

Condensation in headlamps

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,792 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 37,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,118 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,677 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 9,677 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine management light on.

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 VXA is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EK53 VXA, 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 EK53 VXA registered?

EK53 VXA is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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