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GJ53 YXZ

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,596 mi
Last recorded168,596 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 YXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 168,596 miles

Offside Front inside edges of tyre worn , also nearside front tyre has slight wear on inside edges.

Rear road springs rusty nearside and offside.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 154,859 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 154,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 145,417 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 145,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 135,152 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 135,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoide of tread change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 128,858 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 125,678 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 125,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,252 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 120,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 114,047 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 114,043 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 108,184 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,182 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,236 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 91,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 83,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 75,300 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 66,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 57,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 47,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,069 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 YXZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YXZ, 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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GJ53 YXZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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