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GJ53 YXV

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,059 mi
Last recorded93,059 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 YXV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,059 miles

Damage to offside rear lamp

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 93,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Damage to offside rear lamp

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 85,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,634 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 80,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,183 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 79,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,239 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,302 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,855 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs corroded on outer edge

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 71,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "d bush" (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "d bush" (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Front brake discs corroded on outer edge

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,726 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 68,726 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,278 miles

Rear brake discs badly pitted & pads wearing thin.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,123 miles

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

o/s and n/s poor beam pattern

rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2010 42,777 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,826 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,855 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,105 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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GJ53 YXV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ53 YXV, 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 GJ53 YXV registered?

GJ53 YXV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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