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GE53 HGV

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,295 mi
Last recorded160,295 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE53 HGV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 160,295 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 160,293 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 151,265 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,575 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 124,378 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 124,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,383 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,019 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,074 miles

Nearside 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 9 Oct 2018 79,035 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Oct 2018 79,035 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2017 72,707 miles

Front wiper blade worn

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

covers fitted o/s n/s outer sils

Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,352 miles

covers fritted u/side of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2016 68,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fritted u/side of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,293 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Oct 2015 65,293 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,664 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,134 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,896 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 41,896 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,930 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,353 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,551 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,265 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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GE53 HGV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel 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 GE53 HGV, 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 GE53 HGV registered?

GE53 HGV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is GE53 HGV safe to buy?

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