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VK53 BXN

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,859 mi
Last recorded101,859 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 BXN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 101,859 miles

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

Offside rear brake low on effort

Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,133 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 16 Dec 2024 101,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2023 98,395 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2022 97,689 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 97,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 94,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 94,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Off side front road wheel slight damage

Fail 21 Dec 2020 91,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Off side front road wheel slight damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 87,292 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2019 87,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,495 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,457 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,457 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,944 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,743 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 65,575 miles

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

Nearside front antiroll bar linkage slightly worn

Tempreture gauge not working

Worn wiper arm making contact with the windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,062 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 62,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,946 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 56,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,456 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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VK53 BXN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VK53 BXN, 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 VK53 BXN registered?

VK53 BXN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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