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GY53 UPW

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,445 mi
Last recorded149,445 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UPW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 149,445 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,656 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 139,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 133,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction pre 2008

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 133,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 133,176 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 131,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 131,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 126,589 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 126,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 124,205 miles

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter damaged

Offside Rear coil spring rubber seat deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2017 124,205 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter damaged

Offside Rear coil spring rubber seat deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 117,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut gaiter also broken (2.7.3)

wipers appear slow in operation but still working sufficiently

Pass 15 Sep 2015 110,987 miles

Front suspension damper dust covers slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,541 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 101,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s/f abs wiring loom stretched on lock

one horn not working

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,267 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,929 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,208 miles

1 x horn not working

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,206 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,304 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,571 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 48,571 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

o/s/f saet belt slow to retract

rear nunber plate starting to fade and perish

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,845 miles

Deterioration developing rear number plate.

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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GY53 UPW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GY53 UPW, 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 GY53 UPW registered?

GY53 UPW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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