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VN53 PVZ

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,629 mi
Last recorded126,629 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 PVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 126,629 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 124,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 123,359 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 123,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 122,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 120,819 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 120,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 119,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,226 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 117,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEEDED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,035 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jan 2018 115,035 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,363 miles

E,M,L on

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 109,690 miles

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

engine manegement light on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 105,515 miles

Engine light on.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light is ON

Pass 11 Feb 2012 95,086 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 95,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 90,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc's corroded

Front windscreen cracked (doesn't effect driver's view)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,463 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,102 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 80,416 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,207 miles

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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VN53 PVZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN53 PVZ, 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 VN53 PVZ registered?

VN53 PVZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is VN53 PVZ safe to buy?

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