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LT53 YHE

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,537 mi
Last recorded158,537 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YHE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 158,537 miles

Emissions not tested excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pattern incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 153,726 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks perished and tread 3 mm

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and tread blocks perished

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks perished and tread 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre tread blocks perished

Pass 3 Nov 2018 145,431 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage top of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 145,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen suspect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage top of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 137,123 miles

EML ON

Fail 3 Oct 2017 136,458 miles

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

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

EML ON

Pass 22 Oct 2016 116,585 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 116,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,250 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 106,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,239 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 90,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,476 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 81,383 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,008 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 62,705 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,590 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 44,590 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LT53 YHE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LT53 YHE, 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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LT53 YHE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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