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AK53 SZG

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

207,254 mi
Last recorded207,254 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SZG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 207,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2026 207,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2025 203,562 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 201,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 197,695 miles

Hand brake lever has high travel

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 191,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to windscreen

front brake discs thin

nail in nsr tyre and worn on edge

Pass 19 Feb 2021 185,426 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 18 Feb 2021 185,426 miles

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 27 Feb 2020 180,634 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE Front tyre JUST LEGAL! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 180,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE OUT OF SHAPE/FAILURE OF STRUCTURE. May cause judder whilst driving? (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service caliper movement lower than expected?

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE Front tyre JUST LEGAL! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 173,987 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2019 173,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 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 5 Feb 2018 169,402 miles

battery getting low

Fail 2 Feb 2018 169,398 miles

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

battery getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2017 163,476 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel slight buckle, and tyre slighty out of shape.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 159,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover loose.

Osf tyre going on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 149,751 miles

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

NSF and NSR road wheels as distorted as they can be without being failure items repair or replacement should be considered

OSR brake sticking slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2013 142,657 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 142,657 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)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 127,289 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 111,213 miles

advise: Both rear tyres going slightly out of shape, and worn on inner edges.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,251 miles

Advise: Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges, but ok.

Advise: slight knock felt in reverse when braking, no fault found.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,228 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,418 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 54,412 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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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AK53 SZG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AK53 SZG, 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 AK53 SZG registered?

AK53 SZG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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