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AO53 AEM

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,862 mi
Last recorded95,862 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AEM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 95,862 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,441 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 79,440 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim damaged to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,100 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 65,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,351 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,238 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,062 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,238 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 40,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,694 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,459 miles

front tyres wearring on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,595 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,732 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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AO53 AEM is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AO53 AEM, 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 AO53 AEM registered?

AO53 AEM is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AO53 AEM safe to buy?

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