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PX53 VYU

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,343 mi
Last recorded152,343 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VYU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 152,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 150,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 143,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

dash-cam in drivers view

nearside and offside front headlight bulbs slightly different colours

nearside front tyre worn to 2.2mm

offside front lower door hinge broken

offside front tyre worn to 2.6mm

offside rear number plate light flickering

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 18 Nov 2019 135,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 153,405 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,840 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 123,882 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 123,286 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,082 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 110,021 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,920 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 99,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,764 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 87,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,658 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 53,173 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 44,498 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 44,498 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PX53 VYU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PX53 VYU, 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 PX53 VYU registered?

PX53 VYU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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