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HG53 KTA

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 KTA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017

Offside Front tyre inner side of tread slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2016 145,265 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 145,265 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 136,836 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 136,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also lumps (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 128,005 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 127,997 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 119,751 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 111,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 103,734 miles

covers under vehicle

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

rear tyres slight cracking on outer walls

Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,924 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 94,924 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 82,788 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge plastic cover on seat belt catch is missing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,548 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,548 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,623 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 60,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,013 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 41,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers fitted on engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

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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HG53 KTA is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG53 KTA, 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 HG53 KTA registered?

HG53 KTA is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is HG53 KTA safe to buy?

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