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FY53 BBE

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,496 mi
Last recorded54,496 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 BBE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 54,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,868 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,377 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,249 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 52,249 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 52,098 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 50,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 50,929 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,962 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 45,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,641 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,639 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,255 miles

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre tread slightly feathered

slight corrosion to inner face of offside and nearside front brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,188 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,922 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,543 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,868 miles

Drivers sdie rear tyre was flat when vehicle presented for test. Nail found in tyre.

Thorn in passenger side rear tyre.

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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FY53 BBE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FY53 BBE, 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 FY53 BBE registered?

FY53 BBE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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