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FY53 UPZ

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,448 mi
Last recorded189,448 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 189,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 189,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 181,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 175,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (o/s cracking on side wall) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 166,155 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 166,154 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 May 2022 157,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axel corroded at front mount area both sides

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2022 157,441 miles

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

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Seat slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axel corroded at front mount area both sides

Pass 17 May 2021 149,575 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat backrest slightly damaged but secure

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 146,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 146,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 136,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake binding when rotated by hand

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Sep 2018 127,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rears seat belts ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 127,482 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rears seat belts ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 125,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,273 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,969 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 114,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 113,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres running off on inside edges

Pass 12 Apr 2014 105,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 94,003 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 84,452 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,979 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,697 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UPZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

FY53 UPZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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