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HN53 HFP

2003 Audi A2

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,593 mi
Last recorded109,593 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 HFP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 109,593 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 109,592 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,789 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted / poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 106,789 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted / poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,717 miles

Exhaust catalyst noisy

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake dragging slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Slight handbrake travel

Fail 13 Jan 2022 102,717 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust catalyst noisy

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake dragging slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever pulled forward

Offside engine undertray insecure/broken

Pass 21 Jan 2020 98,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component o/s steering rack boot damp / indicating possible rack seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,053 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,776 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear coil springs rusty

slight leak from power steering on nearside rack

Fail 19 Jan 2018 91,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/rear brake pads have been overheating

rear coil springs rusty

slight leak from power steering on nearside rack

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,543 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

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

Nearside Power steering boot damp

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,975 miles

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

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

nearside rear shocker slight leak nearside power steering rack slight leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp alignment just in..adjusters not working...EML LAMP ON..

Fail 20 Jan 2015 83,012 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp alignment just in..adjusters not working...EML LAMP ON..

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 76,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic front undertrays poor condition,,,eml and air bag lights on..slight bind to rear brakes..

Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml dah warning light on

o/s/f tyre is 2-3mm tread...slight binding on rear brakes,,advise clean/free up ..

Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,300 miles

rear brakes slight binding...also rear discs worn

Fail 13 Jan 2011 62,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes slight binding...also rear discs worn

Fail 15 Jan 2010 57,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips noted in screen zone a

Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,315 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 46,315 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,588 miles

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

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

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 HFP is a 2003 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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