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SV53 YWM

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,277 mi
Last recorded67,277 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YWM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2017 67,277 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Alternator belt cracked

Coolant over filled

E.M.L on at dash

Front tyres perished

Leak at exhaust joins

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak At engine ()

Oil pressure light on

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

roughness felt at offside front wheel (possible bearing)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40R17 W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 63,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded half flexi half metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

roughness felt at offside front wheel (possible bearing)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40R17 W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,405 miles

Added 1.5 Litres Of Oil

Eml On

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both- 205/40/17 W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Backplate Badly Deterioated

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil Filler Pipe Broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Slight Exhaust Leak At Centre Section Join

Various Oil Leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 58,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

drivers door check strap insecure

manual bind on both rear brakes resulting in wheel bearings not being fully tested.

oil low

Fail 1 Nov 2013 56,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

drivers door check strap insecure

oil low

slight manual bind on both rear brakes as a result nearside rear bearing not fully checked

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,770 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,729 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cat converter rattles

Fail 10 Oct 2011 44,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cat converter rattles

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,409 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,047 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,241 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 31,240 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,175 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 24,175 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 205/4017

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,818 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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SV53 YWM is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV53 YWM, 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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SV53 YWM is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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