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AO53 YMD

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,381 mi
Last recorded119,381 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YMD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 119,381 miles

Exhaust front flexy outer casing poor condition

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 119,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust front flexy outer casing poor condition

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 110,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,925 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.94 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.02% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 3.09% (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front and offside rear seat belt buckle plastic casing trims missing,but belt function not impared. Replacement strongly advised

Both rear tyres perishing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML lamp illuminated

Engine under-tray partially insecure and damaged on nearside. Attention advised

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Rear both rear seat belts stalks covers missing

Pass 25 Mar 2016 92,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,371 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 92,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,305 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 86,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,819 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,385 miles

Cracks in front tyre sidewalls.

Rear bump stops split.

Stain on fuel filter.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cracks in front tyre sidewalls.

Rear bump stops split.

Stain on fuel filter.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,392 miles

rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2010 61,363 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 61,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,668 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,011 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 43,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,768 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AO53 YMD is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO53 YMD, 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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AO53 YMD is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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