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AU53 UEJ

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,929 mi
Last recorded68,929 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 68,929 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 66,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 64,796 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 64,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 60,847 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 60,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,880 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 59,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,880 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 58,880 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,476 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,947 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,753 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,667 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 40,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,516 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 36,478 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,903 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 26,903 miles

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

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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AU53 UEJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 UEJ, 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 AU53 UEJ registered?

AU53 UEJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 UEJ safe to buy?

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