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AO53 AFU

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,237 mi
Last recorded124,237 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AFU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 124,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 121,733 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 116,974 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,672 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,672 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 110,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake holding

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

engine light on

Fail 4 Dec 2017 102,691 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake holding

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

engine light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 93,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,852 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,202 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 68,202 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,127 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 58,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,688 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,238 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,152 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,981 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,066 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 AFU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

AO53 AFU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 4 October 2003.

Is AO53 AFU safe to buy?

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