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RY53 BHE

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,956 mi
Last recorded227,956 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 BHE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 227,956 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 226,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 224,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 222,247 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 222,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 218,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 214,738 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 214,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 209,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 204,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 200,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 193,736 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 186,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 180,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 164,752 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 164,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 141,535 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 141,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 122,447 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,933 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,728 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,397 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 35,870 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,870 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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RY53 BHE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel 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 RY53 BHE, 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 RY53 BHE registered?

RY53 BHE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is RY53 BHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 BHE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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