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YB53 GWJ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,429 mi
Last recorded108,429 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 GWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,429 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 108,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,605 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 104,572 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,938 miles

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

Offside Front surface cracks on inner sidewall

offside rear brake pads worn down more than nearside rear

Fail 8 Jul 2016 93,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front surface cracks on inner sidewall

offside rear brake pads worn down more than nearside rear

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2014 85,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,737 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)

R/O/S Wheel some resistance found when turned by hand

R/O/S wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,687 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,687 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,223 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 70,223 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,717 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,311 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 56,311 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,755 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 33,755 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,973 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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YB53 GWJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB53 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

YB53 GWJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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