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EX53 OSL

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

193,099 mi
Last recorded193,099 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OSL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 193,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp rotten

Pass 12 Sep 2019 184,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 176,409 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 162,584 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 162,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 151,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 151,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 146,252 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2014 146,251 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2013 141,610 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

casing cracking offside front tyre

engine check light on

outer sidewall damage on offside front tyre casing

outer sidewall nearside front tyre casing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 137,001 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 129,408 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 102,460 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 92,278 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,955 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 85,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 75,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre 3.3mm

o/s/f tyre 2.2mm

Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,655 miles

n/s/f tyre 3.3mm

o/s/f tyre 2.2mm

Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,050 miles

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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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EX53 OSL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX53 OSL, 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 EX53 OSL registered?

EX53 OSL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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