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FH53 KKX

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,233 mi
Last recorded97,233 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 KKX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolent leak

oil leak

kat converter glowing red

Fail 17 Jun 2025 97,233 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolent leak

oil leak

kat converter glowing red

Pass 9 Sep 2023 93,453 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 93,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 88,200 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 1855016v81 ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1855016v81 ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 88,199 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 1855016v81 ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1855016v81 ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,810 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,549 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 83,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,498 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 79,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,875 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs corroding

exhaust rear joint and pipe corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2019 78,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Nearside tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Rear brake discs corroding

exhaust rear joint and pipe corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,462 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 76,458 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition badly cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,554 miles

engine management light on

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,756 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 57,180 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2013 51,125 miles

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

engine managment light on dash

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,024 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,141 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,991 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear numberplate becoming delaminated

Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,855 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,985 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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FH53 KKX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FH53 KKX, 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 FH53 KKX registered?

FH53 KKX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is FH53 KKX safe to buy?

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