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GF53 UPG

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,141 mi
Last recorded136,141 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 UPG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 136,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 136,141 miles

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))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 130,819 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 126,912 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,866 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 121,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 121,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 120,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 117,206 miles

Central Front Slight engine oil leak

Nearside Front Floor dented but not affecting structure

Pass 9 May 2018 115,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the Tyre's tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2018 115,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the Tyre's tread

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 112,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,624 miles

damp at fuel filter

front tyres wear edge

n/s/f sill cover + plastic inner wing insecure

n/s/r lamp damage

o/s/f door opens from inside with wire

play inner rack o/s worst

rear shocker covers adrift

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,327 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f door hinge loose

o/s/r spring rubber det

rear shocker covers adrift

sill covers damage loose + front floor pushed up

Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,775 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 89,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 81,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2011 73,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,258 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 79,595 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,690 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,310 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 44,308 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UPG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue 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 GF53 UPG, 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 GF53 UPG registered?

GF53 UPG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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