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RY53 ZFC

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

155,415 mi
Last recorded155,415 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 ZFC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 155,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 151,035 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 151,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 145,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 138,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 138,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,131 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,255 miles

slight stiffnes in nearside top suspension mounting

Pass 11 Jan 2019 114,328 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 114,328 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,882 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,199 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,270 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,769 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 66,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,227 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,214 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Nov 2009 51,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2008 40,037 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,085 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 ZFC is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZFC, 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 RY53 ZFC registered?

RY53 ZFC is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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