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KJ53 ZWU

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,401 mi
Last recorded160,401 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZWU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 160,401 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 157,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 149,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 148,499 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 140,362 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 132,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 125,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,236 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,582 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,811 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,693 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Mar 2016 105,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,387 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 103,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 102,268 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 102,253 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

OSR brake slightly binding.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 99,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2012 98,217 miles

Engine management warning lamp on.

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Front undershield missing.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Tailgate would not open boot inspected from inside.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 98,217 miles

Engine management warning lamp on.

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Front undershield missing.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tailgate would not open boot inspected from inside.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 96,552 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 96,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 94,726 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2010 94,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2009 91,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 82,722 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 9 Sep 2006 57,993 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre requires attention asap †TMS in boot expires end of month

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 57,993 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre requires attention asap †TMS in boot expires end of month

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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KJ53 ZWU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KJ53 ZWU, 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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KJ53 ZWU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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