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AK53 SZU

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

173,053 mi
Last recorded173,053 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SZU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 173,053 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 173,032 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 168,512 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 167,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 166,572 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 163,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 163,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 161,305 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 153,147 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 138,756 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 138,756 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2016 124,986 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 111,445 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 111,445 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel buckled

Fail 4 Nov 2014 97,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre splitting in the tread

offside rear wheel buckled

nearside rear tyre heavily split on the inner sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2013 87,699 miles

205/40 R17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine running/idling fault

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Unidentified suspension noise

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2013 87,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

205/40 R17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine running/idling fault

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Unidentified suspension noise

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,130 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,169 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,569 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,973 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 57,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,079 miles

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

covers fitted under vehicle

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,576 miles

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

slight travel on foot brake brake need checking

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 15 Oct 2007 45,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight travel on foot brake brake need checking

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,030 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 41,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

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 SZU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AK53 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

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

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