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EX53 VKN

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,727 mi
Last recorded95,727 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VKN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 95,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2021 95,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,173 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 93,173 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,824 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 88,824 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,605 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,744 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,042 miles

Airbag light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Road wheels buckled

Fail 9 Oct 2012 58,042 miles

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

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

Airbag light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Road wheels buckled

Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,525 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,983 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,973 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 24,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,180 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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EX53 VKN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX53 VKN, 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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EX53 VKN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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