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MA53 PNZ

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,248 mi
Last recorded101,248 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 PNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 101,248 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces

both front shock absorbers starting to rust and slightly damp

both front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes starting to crack

rear brake unions and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2026 101,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces

both front shock absorbers starting to rust and slightly damp

both front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes starting to crack

offside rear shock absorber starting to rust and slight leak

rear brake unions and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2025 99,747 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces

both front shock absorbers starting to rust

both front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes starting to crack

both rear shock absorbers starting to rust and slight leaks

both rear tyres - inner side walls small splits/ cuts

rear brake unions and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2024 98,395 miles

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear metal brake unions and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear shock absorbers slightly damp and starting to rust

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2024 98,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear metal brake unions and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear shock absorbers slightly damp and starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear metal brake unions and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear shock absorbers slightly damp and starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,173 miles

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small splits

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

rear shock absorbers starting to rust

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,221 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

front suspension arms and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,952 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,384 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 87,327 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake effort low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,698 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,074 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,256 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,857 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,785 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,919 miles

Nearside rear shocker bump stop deteriorating

Offside rear tyre is feathering on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,800 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear number plate lettering deteriorating

Front wiper blade smearing

Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,260 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,720 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,464 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)

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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MA53 PNZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MA53 PNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA53 PNZ registered?

MA53 PNZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is MA53 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 PNZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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