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MW53 YZG

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,438 mi
Last recorded59,438 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 YZG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 59,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 58,318 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 56,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

modified clip fitted on nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 10 Jan 2023 55,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (185/5016) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 55,237 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (185/5016) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall n(185/5016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 53,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall n(185/5016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,961 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 51,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (185/5016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel cap missing

Fail 6 Jan 2020 51,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (185/5016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel cap missing

Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,887 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall tyre perished (185/5016)

Offside Rear wheel cap missing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall tyre has cuts (185/5016)

Offside Rear wheel cap missing

Fail 9 Jan 2017 47,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer wall tyre has cuts (185/5016)

Offside Rear wheel cap missing

Rear brakes noisy when applied

Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,841 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,621 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,161 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 43,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 40,300 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,905 miles

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

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

small cut on insr tyre in side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2008 32,963 miles

plastic covers and sills fitted

nsf seat belt checked with child seat in place

nsr tyre slightly perished

rear brake slightly out of balance os low

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,651 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Nov 2006 19,472 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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MW53 YZG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW53 YZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW53 YZG registered?

MW53 YZG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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