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OY53 NFO

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,780 mi
Last recorded222,780 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 NFO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 222,780 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 218,978 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 218,973 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 215,816 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 212,743 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 212,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 208,022 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 206,391 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 203,992 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Exhaust rear section , hanger snapped , system still secure

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Push button loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,835 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

parking brake difficult to release

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2018 194,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

parking brake difficult to release

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tracking in need of adjustment?

Pass 22 Sep 2017 185,467 miles

handbrake difficult to release

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 185,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake difficult to release

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 177,467 miles

handbrake difficult to release

Pass 15 Sep 2015 169,196 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 159,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 147,357 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 147,357 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 130,898 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall cut/damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2011 114,566 miles

slight wear in both sides steering rack ends

Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,404 miles

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

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

slight wear in both sides steering rack ends

tracking in need of adjustment?

Fail 3 Sep 2010 98,052 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

slight wear in both sides steering rack ends

tracking in need of adjustment?

Pass 22 Sep 2009 81,663 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 81,662 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 48,960 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,221 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NFO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY53 NFO, 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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OY53 NFO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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