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OU53 LDE

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LDE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 123,321 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 123,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 118,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 112,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 105,987 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,552 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,509 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 81,261 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

p.a.s leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre split on inner sidewall no plys exsposed also slightly distorted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear brake discs worn advise cuts in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall advise engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,854 miles

Anti roll bar - slight corrosion at "D" mounts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S washer jet only 1 jet working (of 2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,006 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise rear brake discs worn advise cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall advise engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,602 miles

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

advise front and rear brake discs worn advise fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,023 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 38,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise o/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,998 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 30,974 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside offside rear discs corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2006 25,592 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 LDE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue 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 LDE, 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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What year was OU53 LDE registered?

OU53 LDE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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