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GU53 YGP

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,725 mi
Last recorded180,725 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 YGP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 180,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front pad warning wire broken

pad warning light on

Fail 15 Oct 2020 180,719 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper insecure

Nearside Front pad warning wire broken

pad warning light on

Pass 11 May 2019 159,971 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 159,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 158,588 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 148,790 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 136,368 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 136,368 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 125,102 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 125,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 111,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,170 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 71,068 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2010 59,618 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 59,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,566 miles

Front registration plate starting to delaminate and become dirty.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear 'bump-stop' deteriorated

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,566 miles

Front registration plate starting to delaminate and become dirty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear 'bump-stop' deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,168 miles

Engine oil dip-stick broken

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,168 miles

Engine oil dip-stick broken

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,531 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,864 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre perished on inner side wall

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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GU53 YGP is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU53 YGP, 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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GU53 YGP is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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