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FY53 NBG

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,483 mi
Last recorded149,483 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 NBG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 149,483 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 145,536 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 145,489 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 141,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 138,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 134,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 130,515 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 125,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 119,631 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 113,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,691 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,690 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres are worn low around the inner edges of the tread.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,195 miles

Rear brake pipes blistering and corroded

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 98,193 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes blistering and corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,804 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,695 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 53,216 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,216 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,661 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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FY53 NBG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NBG, 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 FY53 NBG registered?

FY53 NBG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FY53 NBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 NBG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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