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LR53 GYN

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,562 mi
Last recorded118,562 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 GYN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 118,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 113,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 113,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 109,214 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable slightly damage

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,665 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 102,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 101,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,711 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,083 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 87,868 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S + O/S (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Side Wall Cracking

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 84,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,315 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,015 miles

EML light on

offside rear tyre has age cracks but not to cords

Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,354 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,174 miles

engine undertray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2011 68,174 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,542 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 36,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,659 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,509 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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LR53 GYN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LR53 GYN, 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 LR53 GYN registered?

LR53 GYN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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