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WA53 NVO

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,543 mi
Last recorded122,543 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 NVO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 122,543 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 117,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 117,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,037 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 114,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 102,639 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 102,628 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working Possible brake pedal switch faulty (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,416 miles

Hazard warning lamps switch inaccessible when audio display extended

Fail 25 Jun 2020 96,416 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps switch inaccessible when audio display extended

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,687 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 87,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,183 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,597 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,841 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,655 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,447 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,188 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,812 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,486 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,656 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,409 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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WA53 NVO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey 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 WA53 NVO, 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 WA53 NVO registered?

WA53 NVO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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