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ML53 PHU

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,342 mi
Last recorded70,342 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 PHU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 70,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 70,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f windscreen washer doesn't provide washer fluid

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,234 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,196 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,075 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,021 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 36,021 miles

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

small stone chip to the screen

Pass 7 Oct 2006 29,129 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)

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 PHU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML53 PHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML53 PHU registered?

ML53 PHU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is ML53 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 PHU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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