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LN53 YGL

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

193,639 mi
Last recorded193,639 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 YGL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 193,639 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 190,590 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 186,701 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 186,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust shield slightly loose

Pass 2 Dec 2020 176,401 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link, joint wearing

rear tyres

Pass 13 May 2019 170,300 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 166,710 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 160,609 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 153,605 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 152,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 148,081 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Nov 2013 148,081 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Nov 2012 147,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 147,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 139,963 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 139,901 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 129,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

temp repair on o/s headlight bulb

warp on front brakes

Pass 4 Nov 2010 129,602 miles

temp repair on o/s headlight bulb

warp on front brakes

Pass 2 Nov 2009 121,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front inner cv gaiter leaking(clip missing)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 121,388 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front inner cv gaiter leaking(clip missing)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 108,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2008 108,412 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2007 98,069 miles

front wiper in poor condition

offside front plastic sill damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,444 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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LN53 YGL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LN53 YGL, 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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LN53 YGL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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