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ML53 HPV

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,980 mi
Last recorded88,980 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HPV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,980 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 88,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 88,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 88,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 88,887 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 88,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 88,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,727 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lens slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,775 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

rear seats missing at the time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2018 85,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

rear seats missing at the time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,566 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 84,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,494 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,085 miles

2 Rear tyres have slight uneven wear on inner shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 81,081 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

2 Rear tyres have slight uneven wear on inner shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,749 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 75,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,384 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,531 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 66,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,697 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,180 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 36,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,088 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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ML53 HPV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML53 HPV, 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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ML53 HPV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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