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VO53 SXK

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,622 mi
Last recorded164,622 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 SXK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 164,622 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 164,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 159,007 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 151,201 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 151,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 144,248 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 137,336 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2020 137,336 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2019 125,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 125,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Bulb Not Seated Correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 117,107 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Footwell (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Footwell (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 111,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Footwell (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Footwell (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,710 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 30 Apr 2015 102,142 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 102,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,039 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,363 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 93,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,759 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,342 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 77,857 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,131 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,921 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 56,915 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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VO53 SXK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VO53 SXK, 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 VO53 SXK registered?

VO53 SXK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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