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MJ53 YUE

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,545 mi
Last recorded73,545 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YUE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,545 miles

Coolant leak

Emissions Hydro Carbon reading only just within regulations

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 73,545 miles

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

Coolant leak

Emissions Hydro Carbon reading only just within regulations

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,243 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 66,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 62,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 98,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 98,154 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 96,421 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 100,553 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 91,794 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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MJ53 YUE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ53 YUE, 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 MJ53 YUE registered?

MJ53 YUE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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