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VE53 UPZ

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,868 mi
Last recorded103,868 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 UPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 103,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 103,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 103,862 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 100,081 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,118 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 94,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tyre wear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 88,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 84,593 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,996 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,405 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,441 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,459 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,893 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 19,552 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake lever free play in take up

wiper smearing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 18,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake lever free play in take up

wiper smearing

Fail 28 Jun 2007 16,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

offside front tyre inner edge slighlt worn

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

offside front tyre inner edge slighlt worn

Pass 22 Nov 2006 14,798 miles

free play in handbrake lever cable

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 UPZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE53 UPZ, 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 VE53 UPZ registered?

VE53 UPZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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