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KG53 EUW

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,110 mi
Last recorded161,110 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 EUW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 161,110 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 161,091 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 160,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 157,034 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 157,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 151,353 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 151,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 142,307 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Pass 10 May 2021 132,073 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 132,073 miles

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

N/S/R and O/S/R brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2020 124,340 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING CLOSER TO LIMITS OFF SIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSER TO LIMITS OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING CLOSER TO LIMITS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

OIL LEAK BETWEEN ENGINE GEARBOX

Pass 8 May 2019 118,675 miles

ALL 4 TYRES GETTING CLOSER TO THE LIMITS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 111,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,242 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 91,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,412 miles

both handbrake cables outer sheath slightly deteriorated

both rear metal brake pipes have very slight pitting

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,823 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

full exhaust corroded

near side rear tyre has high spots

tank strapes corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 77,508 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

full exhaust corroded

near side rear tyre has high spots

tank strapes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,323 miles

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

window screen wiper slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear bump stop perished

Fail 30 Jan 2009 52,542 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear bump stop perished

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,689 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,633 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 27,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KG53 EUW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 KG53 EUW, 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 KG53 EUW registered?

KG53 EUW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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