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GL53 PGE

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,664 mi
Last recorded123,664 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 PGE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 123,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp, mainbeam - incorrect bulb firmant

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under inflation? (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both - (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 123,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp, mainbeam - incorrect bulb firmant

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under inflation? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both - (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,123 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 116,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,049 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 28 Apr 2017 101,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,315 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 87,533 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 87,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,905 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 65,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,238 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,613 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,025 miles

nearside front headlight misted

Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,139 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

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 PGE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL53 PGE, 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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GL53 PGE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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