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KU53 HWO

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

231,272 mi
Last recorded231,272 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 HWO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 231,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlight has condensation

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 227,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 223,679 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front condensation inside lamp unit

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all shocks corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 219,635 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front condensation inside headlamp unit

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rears inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all shocks corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 215,329 miles

Offside Front condensation inside headlamp unit

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 28 Oct 2020 209,564 miles

Offside Front condensation inside headlamp

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 202,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 199,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 197,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 195,815 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and wear low on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly cracked and split on sidewalls, recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 193,733 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 193,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 187,281 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 187,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 179,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 173,203 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 173,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 165,331 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres sidewall perished

Fail 4 Oct 2010 155,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 155,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 148,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 135,751 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 105,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 74,420 miles

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

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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KU53 HWO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU53 HWO, 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 KU53 HWO registered?

KU53 HWO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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