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ML53 NDE

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,723 mi
Last recorded127,723 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NDE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 127,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 127,723 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 122,537 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,725 miles

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 114,467 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,090 miles

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 101,090 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,676 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,674 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 82,674 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,004 miles

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.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,850 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,032 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 47,924 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 47,924 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,860 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,687 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 40,670 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 32,102 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 32,102 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 25,078 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 20,217 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both offside tyres have small cuts on outer sidewalls

Pass 7 Oct 2006 15,289 miles

slight imbalance across front brakes and slight judder not yet excessive but will require attention in the near future

Fail 30 Sep 2006 15,172 miles

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?

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 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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