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YB53 GRU

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,346 mi
Last recorded83,346 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 GRU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 83,346 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 82,014 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 82,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a slightly tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 79,979 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 72,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 69,652 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 69,652 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 68,025 miles

(strong advice) rear brake pads worn very low from inner side

front reg plate deteriorated

offside front +nearside front brake hose pipes deteriorating +slight cracks

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jul 2019 68,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

(strong advice) rear brake pads worn very low from inner side

front reg plate deteriorated

offside front +nearside front brake hose pipes deteriorating +slight cracks

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,607 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 62,727 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 59,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,478 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 51,030 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,084 miles

eml showing fault

Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,362 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,569 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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YB53 GRU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YB53 GRU, 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 YB53 GRU registered?

YB53 GRU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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