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FL53 FOK

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,067 mi
Last recorded151,067 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FOK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 151,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front brake shield corroded

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

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

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2025 149,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock Absorber corroded

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

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

Rear Axle has surface corrosion

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2025 149,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 148,121 miles

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

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 146,243 miles

Both rear shocks slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle connection to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 142,636 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers slight corrosion

slight oil misting around back of engine

Pass 11 Nov 2021 133,646 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Central heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 133,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Central heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 121,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 114,307 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 104,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside hand brake cable outer casing corroded/breaking up

Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,562 miles

Offside handbrake cable outer casing corroded/kinked.

both rear indicators starting to fade.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,456 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside handbrake cable outer casing corroded/kinked.

both rear indicators starting to fade.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,921 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,602 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre,wearing smooth on inner edge.

offside front brake binding slightly.

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge,no cords visible.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,200 miles

e.m.l. light stays on.

nearside and offside rear indicators starting to fade.

nearside rear bump stop has perished away allowing cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,807 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have uneven wear on inner edge.

slight surface corrosion on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,711 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,800 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres very badly perished/cracked on outer sidewalls and tread areas,.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,728 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 30,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,015 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm tread, both worn bald on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,189 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,338 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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FL53 FOK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FL53 FOK, 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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FL53 FOK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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