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FE53 ZXB

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

187,372 mi
Last recorded187,372 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 ZXB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 187,372 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 181,889 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 176,217 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 169,940 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 160,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 147,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 136,049 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 136,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 135,111 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 135,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,816 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Sep 2017 129,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2016 123,823 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2016 123,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,584 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 112,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 105,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,458 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,280 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,078 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 48,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,718 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 37,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,876 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,421 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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FE53 ZXB is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FE53 ZXB, 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 FE53 ZXB registered?

FE53 ZXB is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is FE53 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 ZXB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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