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VE53 ZCO

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,926 mi
Last recorded103,926 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 103,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 103,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 101,972 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 101,972 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,646 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,028 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 97,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,509 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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2017 86,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,875 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2015 72,338 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,885 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,930 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,241 miles

n/s/f tyre poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,883 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,626 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,195 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,864 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode on faces

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Small cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 ZCO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

VE53 ZCO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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