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OU53 KGN

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,312 mi
Last recorded150,312 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 KGN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 150,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 149,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 148,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 147,123 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 147,123 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 135,421 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 135,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 May 2017 132,615 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 132,613 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 124,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 116,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2015 116,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2014 108,720 miles

moisture in the nearside front headlight

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inside edge

offside front tyre approahing the wear bars

Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,828 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 92,908 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,943 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 68,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,819 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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OU53 KGN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OU53 KGN, 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 OU53 KGN registered?

OU53 KGN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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