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SH53 HTD

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,506 mi
Last recorded74,506 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HTD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,713 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 66,710 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,050 miles

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

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

management lamp staying on

Fail 20 Feb 2013 48,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

management lamp staying on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,575 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 26,773 miles

corrosion and excessive lip on front brake discs

Pass 20 May 2010 23,798 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 23,798 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

At time of test the rear tyres are starting to tear/crack on the outer sidewalls.

At time test the nearside front tyre had a deep cut on the outer sidewall.

Pass 19 May 2009 22,178 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,250 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,888 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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SH53 HTD is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SH53 HTD, 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 SH53 HTD registered?

SH53 HTD is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SH53 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 HTD shows 13 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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