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VE53 YZV

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,613 mi
Last recorded52,613 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 YZV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 9 Oct 2012 52,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 16 May 2012 51,549 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,241 miles

Both rear seatbelts weren't tested due to children seats being there

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tracking need to be looked at, n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,241 miles

Both rear seatbelts weren't tested due to children seats being there

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tracking need to be looked at, n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,204 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 32,040 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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VE53 YZV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VE53 YZV, 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 VE53 YZV registered?

VE53 YZV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is VE53 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 YZV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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