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2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,624 mi
Last recorded104,624 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 104,624 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,936 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 103,633 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,756 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 102,753 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 101,965 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 101,960 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,185 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 101,184 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,499 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 99,499 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,545 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,342 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 74,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,904 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,603 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,015 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner tread wearing down

small chip on windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,395 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,350 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,026 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,894 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2007 25,893 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,644 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 NFC 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 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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