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KY53 SYE

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,651 mi
Last recorded143,651 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 SYE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 143,651 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 143,649 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 143,642 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 137,796 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 137,796 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 133,409 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 133,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 127,326 miles

Offside Front door silghtly nooisy

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

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

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

Rear both shock absorbevs corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 127,322 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front door silghtly nooisy

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both shock absorbevs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 125,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 122,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 118,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 118,411 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 113,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,195 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,760 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,188 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,482 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,828 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,674 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,415 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,875 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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KY53 SYE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol 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 KY53 SYE, 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 KY53 SYE registered?

KY53 SYE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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