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SM53 KZG

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,819 mi
Last recorded107,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KZG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 107,819 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 105,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2023 105,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,157 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip nsf (3.2 (a) (i))

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 100,025 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,515 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,444 miles

Both Front And Both Rear Brake Discs Rusty

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various Cuts On Inner And Outer Sidewalls -Tyre Also Worn Slight On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Worn Heavily On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 92,440 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both Front And Both Rear Brake Discs Rusty

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various Cuts On Inner And Outer Sidewalls -Tyre Also Worn Slight On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Worn Heavily On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,273 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,479 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,981 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,464 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded,not blowing.

nearside rear bump stop has perished away allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge no cords visible.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,140 miles

both front tyres,tread wearing uneven/smooth on inner edge.

offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall,no cords visible.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,012 miles

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

nearside and offside rear indicators starting to fade.

noted nearside front brake pads warning sensor wiring has been taped up.

offside front tyre starting to perish on tread areas/small splits

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,470 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,364 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 51,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,177 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 47,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

slight imbalance on hand brake readings nearside lower than offside

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,721 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 41,711 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,684 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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SM53 KZG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SM53 KZG, 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 SM53 KZG registered?

SM53 KZG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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