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SM53 VDC

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

138,184 mi
Last recorded138,184 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 VDC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 138,184 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 138,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 128,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 126,144 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake cable damaged but not to excess (outer casing deteriorating) (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (rear axle) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 126,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (showing white/replaced bulb) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (wrong bulbs fitted/ replaced) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake cable damaged but not to excess (outer casing deteriorating) (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (wrong bulbs fitted/replaced) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (rear axle) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (Both offside and Nearside showing white to rear /replaced bulbs) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 119,814 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 113,844 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 109,676 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 109,603 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,072 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 100,677 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 87,756 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,695 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,539 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,115 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,802 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 65,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,422 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,422 miles

both inner cv gaiter clips missing from outer part of gaiter (insecure)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 62,422 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner cv gaiter clips missing from outer part of gaiter (insecure)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 47,633 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,780 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 38,780 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,049 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,547 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 VDC is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SM53 VDC, 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 SM53 VDC registered?

SM53 VDC is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SM53 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 VDC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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