CarVerify

Free Car Check

FX53 OML

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,078 mi
Last recorded136,078 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OML
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 136,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 130,268 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 129,055 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 127,846 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,437 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 118,661 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 118,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,455 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 110,996 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

[emissions] undetected peak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 107,546 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 103,112 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r preventing exam of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder and showing stress mark s on inner sidewall

screen badly marked by prolonged use of defective wiper arm

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade not touching screen in middle due to defective wiper mechanism (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened swelled with corrosion to point where plastic dust boot retainer split (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around upper edge with dust boot retainer missing (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/r preventing exam of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder and showing stress mark s on inner sidewall

screen badly marked by prolonged use of defective wiper arm

Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dip stick end missing

wiper mech damaging windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,025 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cut on inner wall

Fail 16 Dec 2013 92,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has small cut on inner wall

oil on min

Pass 17 Nov 2012 74,944 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,752 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,356 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,580 miles

Tyre on NSF (L/H Front) has a cut in it which reaches the cords. The cut does not meet MOT failure requirement of 25mm in length.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,506 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,675 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,125 miles

advise engine leaking oil from top of engine

advise front anti roll bar plactic mount ns split and seperating from roll bar but not insecure

advise front tyres worn too nsf 3.3.2,osf 3.2.3and both worn on inner edges

advise slight imbalances on rear brakes

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
Full Audi A2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FX53 OML is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FX53 OML, 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

How do I check the history of FX53 OML?

You can check the full history of FX53 OML by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FX53 OML registered?

FX53 OML is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is FX53 OML safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 OML shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX53 OML have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FX53 OML. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.