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AO53 ZHY

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,273 mi
Last recorded154,273 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZHY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 154,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 151,361 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 146,248 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 146,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 142,822 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 142,821 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 139,082 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

diesel leak

Pass 17 Oct 2018 133,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

diesel leak

Pass 3 Oct 2017 127,558 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 127,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) x1 (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2016 122,901 miles

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 18 Oct 2016 122,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,417 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 106,281 miles

rear brakes binding

rear spring seats perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear bumpstop worn

offside rear bump stop worn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,934 miles

1 rear brake flexible hose slightly damaged

both front inner wheel rims dented

both front tyres worn 2/3mm

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,137 miles

O/s & n/s front suspension strut gaiters deteriorated.

O/s & n/s rear suspension bumpstops deteriorated.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 77,137 miles

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

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

N/s handbrake cable outer casing slightly damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s & n/s front suspension strut gaiters deteriorated.

O/s & n/s rear suspension bumpstops deteriorated.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,013 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 62,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 ZHY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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