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MK53 LVX

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

115,632 mi
Last recorded115,632 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LVX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,632 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,500 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 108,776 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 108,776 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,510 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,560 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,938 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 96,935 miles

Headlamp aim not tested bulb not fitter correctly, (4.1.2 (b))

wiper blade poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2018 92,024 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 92,024 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,731 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 83,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,519 miles

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

n/s front tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 30 May 2014 69,660 miles

both rear shock absorber covers loose & insecure

Pass 31 May 2013 62,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,906 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,490 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,148 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper is a bit smeary

has sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,002 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,062 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,267 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 12,675 miles

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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MK53 LVX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 MK53 LVX, 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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MK53 LVX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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