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SY53 ZHU

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,676 mi
Last recorded122,676 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ZHU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 122,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 117,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable balance weight outer cover coming off (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noise in rotion but not excessivly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 117,599 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable balance weight outer cover coming off (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noise in rotion but not excessivly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,876 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 115,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 114,136 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 111,079 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 111,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,980 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 106,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 105,660 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,251 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 91,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,099 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,099 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,035 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 71,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,851 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,554 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,457 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 26,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY53 ZHU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SY53 ZHU, 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 SY53 ZHU registered?

SY53 ZHU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SY53 ZHU safe to buy?

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