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LG53 YTY

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,394 mi
Last recorded134,394 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 YTY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 134,394 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 131,989 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 128,114 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 128,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 125,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 122,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,521 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 113,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 105,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,709 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,681 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 82,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,228 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 72,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,282 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2010 58,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,267 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,542 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,641 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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LG53 YTY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LG53 YTY, 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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LG53 YTY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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