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SH53 SXX

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,735 mi
Last recorded142,735 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 SXX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 142,735 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2016 140,628 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 140,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 130,771 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 113,294 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,560 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 98,560 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,015 miles

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven/imbalanced

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,997 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 51,051 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,455 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,480 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 33,459 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,536 miles

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

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 SXX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH53 SXX, 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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What year was SH53 SXX registered?

SH53 SXX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SH53 SXX safe to buy?

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