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GF53 DZJ

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,544 mi
Last recorded149,544 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 DZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 149,544 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 145,541 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 141,326 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))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 141,326 miles

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

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 25 Mar 2022 138,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seatbelt buckle surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 138,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop light (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seatbelt buckle surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 136,324 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension wishbone ball joint gaiter perished.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit holed/temp repair over fog light section.

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge,and getting low in this area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk black surround cover missing, thus risk of accidently releasing buckle,

Rear Exhaust silencer heatshield, on body, loose/fouling on silencer itself

Wiper blade poor

Fail 22 Mar 2021 136,312 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension wishbone ball joint gaiter perished.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit holed/temp repair over fog light section.

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge,and getting low in this area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk black surround cover missing, thus risk of accidently releasing buckle,

Rear Exhaust silencer heatshield, on body, loose/fouling on silencer itself

Wiper blade poor

Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,428 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 135,425 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 131,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 16 Nov 2017 127,838 miles

centre and rear exhaust joint slightly blowing

Fail 15 Nov 2017 127,838 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre and rear exhaust joint slightly blowing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 125,617 miles

engine management light illuminated

nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter slight seepage

Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 123,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 117,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes disc corroded

rear shocker covers broken

Fail 14 May 2014 117,543 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes disc corroded

rear shocker covers broken

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 101,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs show signs of wear and corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2011 101,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs show signs of wear and corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,154 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,158 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 81,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 81,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 76,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 69,198 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 69,171 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GF53 DZJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF53 DZJ, 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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GF53 DZJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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