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KV53 YMG

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,901 mi
Last recorded131,901 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 YMG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 131,901 miles

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Fail 25 Apr 2018 131,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,862 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 124,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 117,349 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor full of water.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 117,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor full of water.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 111,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,604 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing slightly damaged

wheel nuts covered

Fail 7 Oct 2013 101,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on ?

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing slightly damaged

wheel nuts covered

Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,657 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing slightly damaged ?

sills covered by mouldings & large undertray fitted giving restricted views

wheel centres covered

Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,897 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT & E.P.S LIGHT ON ?

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

sills covered by mouldings / undertray & floor-pan mouldings giving restricted views

wheel centers covering wheel nuts

Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,029 miles

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

front brake discs worn / corroded , may be weakened , recommend replace

imbalance on parking brake

parking brake slightly sticky operation

under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

wheel nuts covered

Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,256 miles

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

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

sills covered by mouldings

undertray & floor pan mouldings giving restricted views

wheel centers covered

Fail 24 Oct 2009 76,256 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

sills covered by mouldings

undertray & floor pan mouldings giving restricted views

wheel centers covered

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 48,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2006 35,310 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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KV53 YMG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KV53 YMG, 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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KV53 YMG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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