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SP53 YCV

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,523 mi
Last recorded62,523 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YCV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 62,523 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear tyres over ten years old

Fail 30 Jun 2025 62,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear tyres over ten years old

Pass 6 Jun 2024 62,344 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 61,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,029 miles

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded from standing for some time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 57,257 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded from standing for some time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,206 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 56,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,921 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 51,921 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,631 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 47,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 47,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 40,208 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,373 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,156 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,315 miles

Offside front brake disk pitted and rusted on inside

Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,346 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,168 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,779 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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SP53 YCV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP53 YCV, 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 SP53 YCV registered?

SP53 YCV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SP53 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 YCV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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