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AO53 AFX

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,110 mi
Last recorded115,110 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AFX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 115,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 115,065 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 113,797 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,386 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 111,382 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,515 miles

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,262 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 107,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,922 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 103,047 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,307 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,334 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 93,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,419 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,466 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,802 miles

Rear discs badly corroded.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,802 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs badly corroded.

Rear pads wearing.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,698 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 50,390 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,133 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,867 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 AFX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AFX, 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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AO53 AFX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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