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WF53 FZL

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

154,545 mi
Last recorded154,545 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FZL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 154,545 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,854 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vision to long front to rear brake pipes obscured by plastic covers

Fail 29 Oct 2024 148,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vision to long front to rear brake pipes obscured by plastic covers

Pass 7 Nov 2023 141,981 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 141,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail bearing seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 135,105 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,842 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,033 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 121,032 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,463 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 113,462 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high n/s front (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 106,503 miles

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

Rear shocker covers loose

handbrake lever high

Fail 12 Nov 2018 106,503 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear shocker covers loose

handbrake lever high

Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,533 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,568 miles

under tray's fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 78,985 miles

both track rod end dust boots perished

front brake disc's and pads worn/corroded

rear indicators faded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,615 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 69,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,729 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 64,729 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,333 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

small cut in nsf tyre tread no cord visable

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,678 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,411 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,833 miles

Front number plate loose.

Front wiper smearing.

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

O.S.R tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,205 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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WF53 FZL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver 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 WF53 FZL, 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 WF53 FZL registered?

WF53 FZL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is WF53 FZL safe to buy?

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