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RF53 YWY

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,227 mi
Last recorded101,227 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 YWY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 99,786 miles

front number plate faded

offside front brake hose cracking

offside rear tyre split to limit on inner side wall

Fail 24 Sep 2024 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

front number plate faded

offside front brake hose cracking

offside rear tyre split to limit on inner side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,573 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,476 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 92,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a boot has split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears to the inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall beginning to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 86,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall beginning to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 78,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 72,733 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread bands.

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 12 May 2017 69,524 miles

Both front tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 17 May 2016 65,106 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2016 65,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2015 58,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 52,660 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,309 miles

Airbag malfunction indicator warning lamp on

Corrosion developing rear brake discs

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

Number plate lamp partially insecure N/S

Fail 4 Apr 2012 44,309 miles

Airbag malfunction indicator warning lamp on

Corrosion developing rear brake discs

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Number plate lamp partially insecure N/S

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,251 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,730 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres perishing and slightly worn unevenly.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,073 miles

Corrosion developing rear brake discs

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wear ridges developing front brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,978 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,846 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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RF53 YWY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RF53 YWY, 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 RF53 YWY registered?

RF53 YWY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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