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HN53 HFO

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

189,140 mi
Last recorded189,140 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 HFO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 189,140 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s & n/s rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 189,139 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s & n/s rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 181,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 181,638 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 174,254 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 174,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front strut top bearing notchy

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 167,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front. Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 158,600 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 158,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 149,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s & n/s rear (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f on limit o/s/f 500 miles (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r 1000 miles & tyre tread uneven o/s/r 1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake binding

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 140,885 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 140,885 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 134,249 miles

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

advise front wheel alignment

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Dec 2015 134,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

advise front wheel alignment

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Dec 2014 126,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 105,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 105,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 97,112 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre at legal limit

Pass 31 Dec 2010 89,217 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 89,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2009 84,790 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,182 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,516 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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HN53 HFO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HN53 HFO, 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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HN53 HFO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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