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YB52 BSY

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,759 mi
Last recorded181,759 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 BSY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 181,759 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 173,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 173,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 166,190 miles

Front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

slight damage to osr bumper

Fail 17 Jan 2019 166,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front brake discs deteriorated

front tyres deteriorated and close to legal limit

slight damage to osr bumper

Pass 12 Mar 2018 158,919 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)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 150,861 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 142,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 136,629 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 136,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 133,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 133,839 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 124,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 124,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 114,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 104,106 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 91,892 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,112 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,035 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 38,194 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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YB52 BSY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YB52 BSY, 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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YB52 BSY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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