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AU53 UEV

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,351 mi
Last recorded126,351 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UEV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 126,351 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 126,320 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 123,604 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 123,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 120,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 118,382 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 118,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 115,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 110,616 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 102,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,014 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 94,010 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,965 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,774 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,951 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,874 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,138 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,703 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 25,901 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UEV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU53 UEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 UEV registered?

AU53 UEV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AU53 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 UEV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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