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WG53 DMO

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,535 mi
Last recorded184,535 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DMO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 184,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 183,110 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 180,255 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 180,254 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 173,970 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 173,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 171,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2021 168,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all coil springs corroded

all tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front inner cv boots slightly deteriorated

offside rear coil spring lower mounting rubber deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 27 Jan 2021 168,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all coil springs corroded

all tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front inner cv boots slightly deteriorated

offside rear coil spring lower mounting rubber deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 Jul 2019 161,725 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

gears stiff.

offside front suspension shock absorber damp.

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 152,138 miles

Rear tyres have flat spots on outer & inner treads

Nearside Front suspension coil spring jumping when turning on full lock

no rear seats fitted to vehicle / unable to test seat belt operation as seat belt buckles fitted to rear seats

Fail 13 Jul 2018 151,800 miles

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

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

Rear tyres have flat spots on outer & inner treads

Nearside Front suspension coil spring jumping when turning on full lock

no rear seats fitted to vehicle / unable to test seat belt operation as seat belt buckles fitted to rear seats

Pass 28 Jul 2017 144,389 miles

all tyre worn low on edges

crack appearing in centre exhaust section

front brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 29 Jul 2016 136,235 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 136,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,543 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

crack appearing in centre section of exhaust

front brake discs lipped

wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 1 Oct 2014 128,007 miles

both front tyres balding on inner edges

both track rod end ball joint rubber boots starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2013 122,619 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 122,619 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Oct 2012 101,441 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 101,441 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,579 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 62,198 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,031 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 34,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WG53 DMO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG53 DMO, 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 WG53 DMO registered?

WG53 DMO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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