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AO53 NHD

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

226,116 mi
Last recorded226,116 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NHD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 226,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both headlights in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2022 223,707 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2022 223,675 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 222,314 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Handbrake efficiency low o/s

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 218,493 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Rear tyre's wearing low inside edge's

Fail 1 Feb 2020 218,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust system corroded

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Rear tyre's wearing low inside edge's

Pass 28 Jul 2017 215,288 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 208,497 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 198,270 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 189,941 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 180,905 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 180,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2012 170,442 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 162,020 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 162,020 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 162,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 144,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 126,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 104,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 84,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 65,363 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape †

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 NHD is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NHD, 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 NHD is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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