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VE53 NFO

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,665 mi
Last recorded164,665 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 NFO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 164,665 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 164,665 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 160,656 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 156,908 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 156,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 152,913 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 147,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 138,891 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 131,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 131,625 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 123,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 102,947 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 79,606 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 63,078 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 63,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,505 miles

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

n/s/f brake sensor insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2008 50,489 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake sensor insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2007 38,597 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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VE53 NFO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE53 NFO, 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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VE53 NFO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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