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RE53 MZO

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,430 mi
Last recorded83,430 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 MZO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,207 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 83,207 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessivly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,303 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 77,302 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,064 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 70,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,466 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2010 53,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,485 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,521 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 48,521 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,665 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,471 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear 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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RE53 MZO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE53 MZO, 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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RE53 MZO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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