2003 Audi A2 1.4L Diesel · SL53 ORO
2003 Audi A2 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 239,972 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A2
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 239,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL53 ORO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 239,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL53 ORO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A2 (SL53 ORO) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SL53 ORO Mileage History
- 18/08/2023212,678 mi
- 06/09/2024221,839 mi+9,161 mi
- 14/08/2025230,624 mi+8,785 mi
- 13/08/2026239,851 mi+9,227 mi
- 20/08/2026239,972 mi+121 mi
Average of roughly 9,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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