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HY53 CUG

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

113,831 mi
Last recorded113,831 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 CUG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 113,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 110,875 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 107,116 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front pads wear indicator wiring damage

oil and coolant level low

Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,056 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 104,056 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,793 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 100,791 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 97,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,545 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,512 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded lip ) (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 83,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded lip ) (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,984 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 72,483 miles

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

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

nsf tyre low tread and slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 52,435 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light is on - this is NOT a reason for failure at this time but next year ANY WARNING LIGHT INDICATING A FAULT MAY BE

Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,435 miles

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

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

engine management light is on - this is NOT a reason for failure at this time but next year ANY WARNING LIGHT INDICATING A FAULT MAY BE

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,060 miles

eml light remains on.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 48,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,811 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

e.m.l.light remains on.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,924 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

e.m.l.light remains on.

offside front anti roll bar sleeve insecure under rubber bush.

Fail 13 Sep 2007 29,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,089 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)

o/s h lamp patton distorted

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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HY53 CUG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HY53 CUG, 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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HY53 CUG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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