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VK53 HNO

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,300 mi
Last recorded100,300 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HNO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 100,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,727 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 99,727 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 98,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,024 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 97,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,111 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,004 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

service rear brakes, low performance. and imbalanced.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,579 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 94,531 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

refresh washer fluid

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,558 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear OS brake, reduced performance.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,599 miles

os rear brake, reduced performance.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 90,599 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine stabilizer bush worn

os rear brake, reduced performance.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,149 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 88,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,332 miles

suggest rear brake service.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,921 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,694 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly and performance reduced

Fail 12 Sep 2011 72,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly and performance reduced

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,361 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,361 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,214 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,765 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 HNO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VK53 HNO, 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 VK53 HNO registered?

VK53 HNO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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