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FG53 MLJ

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,211 mi
Last recorded79,211 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 MLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 77,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 76,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,228 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 73,865 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,863 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,826 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,854 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,931 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 65,931 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,620 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,211 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,116 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,452 miles

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

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,112 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,949 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 32,949 miles

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

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

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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FG53 MLJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FG53 MLJ, 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 FG53 MLJ registered?

FG53 MLJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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