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RF53 COJ

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,340 mi
Last recorded218,340 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 COJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 218,340 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 207,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 207,811 miles

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

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

Power steering ram leaking From inner rack seals (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 199,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 192,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 192,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 181,412 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield not fully secure.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats missing. ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 173,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 173,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 171,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 167,828 miles

discs corroded front and rear

Pass 12 Oct 2017 157,560 miles

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 147,980 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 147,980 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,364 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 132,754 miles

EML lamp is on

rear indicators going white

rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Oct 2013 125,083 miles

crack in nearside rear light unit

screw in offside front tyre cannot repair 185/50/15

Pass 1 Nov 2012 114,698 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 114,696 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2011 103,410 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 103,392 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,927 miles

slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 60,519 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 53,073 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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RF53 COJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RF53 COJ, 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 RF53 COJ registered?

RF53 COJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is RF53 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 COJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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