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PE53 EFM

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,459 mi
Last recorded171,459 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 EFM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 171,459 miles

Front strut tops jump slightly in lock to lock

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker bump stop perished

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 10 Mar 2020 163,831 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 163,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 153,582 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 153,582 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 151,437 miles

Buckle in nearside front wheel.

Covers loose on rear shock absorbers.

Deterioration to nearside parking brake cable.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 151,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Buckle in nearside front wheel.

Covers loose on rear shock absorbers.

Deterioration to nearside parking brake cable.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 147,503 miles

Buckle in nearside front wheel.

Front brake discs worn.

Noise from rear brakes.

Oil level on minimum.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Travel on parking brake lever.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 147,492 miles

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

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

Buckle in nearside front wheel.

Front brake discs worn.

Noise from rear brakes.

Oil level on minimum.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 143,583 miles

Deterioration to nearside parking brake cable.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 143,583 miles

Deterioration to nearside parking brake cable.

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 137,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 137,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 132,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 132,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 127,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 116,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 105,250 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,869 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 77,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 77,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,413 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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PE53 EFM is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PE53 EFM, 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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PE53 EFM is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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