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SL53 OPX

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,861 mi
Last recorded87,861 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OPX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 87,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake low effort n/s/r

Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,413 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 84,761 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 83,879 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 83,879 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working with position lamps on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,899 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,843 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 80,843 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,233 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 79,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,152 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,158 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,131 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,264 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,803 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 48,869 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,978 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,805 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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SL53 OPX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SL53 OPX, 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 SL53 OPX registered?

SL53 OPX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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