MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + has a cut on inner wall but not severe (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + has a cut on inner wall but not severe (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section at joint with rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower section slightly marked (3.2 (a) (i))
Child seat fitted to offside rear not permitting full inspection of safety belt
Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)
Engine management light illuminated
Protective shroud insecure on nearside rear shock absorber
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slightly marked by wiper blade (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted to offside rear not permitting full inspection of safety belt
Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)
Engine management light illuminated
Protective shroud insecure on nearside rear shock absorber
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slightly marked by wiper blade (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted to offside rear - unable to fully inspect belt
Engine management light on.
Protective shroud insecure on nearside rear shock absorber.
Windscreen slightly marked by wiper blade.
Child seats fitted to rear seats.
Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front and rear slightly discoloured. (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section across axle to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner section of tread (4.1.E.1)
Protective shroud insecure on nearside rear shock absorber
Windscreen swept zone slightly marked by blade
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front tyres low on tread
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both offside tyres have small cuts on outer sidewalls
slight imbalance across front brakes and slight judder not yet excessive but will require attention in the near future
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Audi A2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ML53 NDE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 NDE, 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 NDE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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