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DA53 URD

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,170 mi
Last recorded114,170 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 URD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 114,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 106,895 miles

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

oil dip stick broken.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,570 miles

Engine oil dipstick broken.

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 101,569 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Engine oil dipstick broken.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,130 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 91,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,852 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 82,852 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,184 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

N/S of vehicle damaged.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 75,182 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

N/S of vehicle damaged.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 72,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 69,812 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 69,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,199 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,133 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,344 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre deflated

vehicle tested with three passenger seats

Fail 28 Nov 2010 61,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre deflated

vehicle tested with three passenger seats

Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,054 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,128 miles

front brake discs worn and front brake pads wearing low

front bumper damaged to nearside

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

unable to check offside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2008 55,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and front brake pads wearing low

front bumper damaged to nearside

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

unable to check offside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,433 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 50,300 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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DA53 URD is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DA53 URD, 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 DA53 URD registered?

DA53 URD is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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