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GL53 DKU

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,389 mi
Last recorded118,389 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 DKU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,389 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 118,389 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 112,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,184 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 97,184 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 78,770 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on-advise inspection.

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,448 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 62,448 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 55,267 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre perished and cracked not to cords yet

Fail 14 Jan 2012 55,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise E.M.L warning light staying on

advise n/s/r tyre perished and cracked not to cords yet

service due indercator on

Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,978 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,587 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 27,944 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 18,534 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 18,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 9,533 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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GL53 DKU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL53 DKU, 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 GL53 DKU registered?

GL53 DKU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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