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GV53 ETK

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

233,033 mi
Last recorded233,033 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ETK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 233,033 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

the damage to the rear of the vehicle has no sharp edges,the bumper is not insecure and the operation of the vehicle is not affected.

Pass 6 Mar 2023 224,514 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 224,509 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 217,423 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter has a slight grease leak

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper starting to smear

Pass 5 Feb 2021 210,346 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

No oil reading on dipstick prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread warped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter has a seepage of grease

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

Oil sensor warning on dash

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 202,012 miles

Engine oil sensor warning illuminated on dash

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Fail 10 Feb 2020 202,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil sensor warning illuminated on dash

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 20 Feb 2019 192,786 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight damage to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jan 2018 184,086 miles

Engine has oil leak/s

Engine oil level is below minimum

Engine oil level sensor warning on dashboard

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 177,796 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 173,467 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 173,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 167,957 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 164,558 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 164,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 157,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 157,801 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 157,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 137,102 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 137,102 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 114,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 91,822 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag warning light on

n/s headlight has no beam pattern

Pass 5 Dec 2007 72,515 miles

lert hand front tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2006 58,041 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 58,041 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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GV53 ETK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV53 ETK, 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 GV53 ETK registered?

GV53 ETK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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