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PN53 UKO

2003 Audi A2

Yellow Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

276,916 mi
Last recorded276,916 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UKO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 276,916 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 265,336 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 255,245 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 242,947 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 229,822 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 217,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 197,079 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 197,076 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 189,401 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 189,252 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.86 1/m (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 174,288 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 174,140 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 159,122 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 158,973 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 126,468 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 113,380 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 97,952 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 82,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,769 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,884 miles

front wiper blade starting to wear

nearside and offside rear wheel rims slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre tread stepped slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,768 miles

Nearside 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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PN53 UKO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PN53 UKO, 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 PN53 UKO registered?

PN53 UKO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PN53 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 UKO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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