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KA53 JKA

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,521 mi
Last recorded80,521 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA53 JKA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,521 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 72,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2020 65,884 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2019 62,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 21 May 2019 62,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,604 miles

under covers fitted / both rear tyres cutting out on inner bad

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,107 miles

O/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / N/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON EDGES / WIPER BLADE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,349 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,960 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,582 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 22,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,645 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,936 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,906 miles

nearside front tyre slight bulge inner and outer wall

nearside rear tyre cut outer wall

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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KA53 JKA is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KA53 JKA, 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 KA53 JKA registered?

KA53 JKA is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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