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AF53 OZN

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

150,340 mi
Last recorded150,340 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OZN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 150,340 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings corodded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corodded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 150,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings corodded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corodded

Pass 20 May 2024 148,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp bracket broken

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

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

Rear axel corroded a roud spring cups

Fail 7 May 2024 148,220 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level brake fluid bottle leaking (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp bracket broken

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

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

Rear axel corroded a roud spring cups

Pass 3 Nov 2022 145,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,inner faces corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn,inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 145,492 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,inner faces corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn,inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 142,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 142,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 140,495 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal,weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 140,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal,weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 140,443 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 137,343 miles

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive engine cover wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 137,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive engine cover wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder worn smooth + outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 133,337 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perihed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts,inner sholders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 133,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perihed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts,inner sholders worn (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shealds loose

service & brake ware light on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front,rear & parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front slight outer sidewall damage to tyre

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

heat shealds loose

Fail 22 Aug 2017 128,477 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front,rear & parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front slight outer sidewall damage to tyre

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

heat shealds loose

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,006 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 125,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner s.wall (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts,inner sholders (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 120,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

engine light on dash

front inspection flap inscuire

Pass 12 Sep 2014 116,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 113,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 106,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2012 106,693 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,473 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,269 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 92,260 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs badly corroded

Nearside front tyre starting to split

Fail 29 Sep 2009 85,753 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,753 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,232 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 74,929 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,332 miles

Child safety seats fitted in rear - unable to check seatbelts properly

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

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

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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AF53 OZN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 AF53 OZN, 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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AF53 OZN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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