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OY53 JDU

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,322 mi
Last recorded147,322 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JDU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 147,322 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 145,018 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 144,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 OF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 144,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 141,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 of (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 139,516 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 138,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight stiffnes in offside top mounting

Pass 6 Nov 2019 136,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake only just passed

Pass 26 Oct 2018 130,572 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting is stiff

Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,565 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,569 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,173 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,564 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,073 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,341 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,923 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,514 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,518 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,449 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,629 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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OY53 JDU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OY53 JDU, 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 OY53 JDU registered?

OY53 JDU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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