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YE53 FNT

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

118,476 mi
Last recorded118,476 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 FNT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 118,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,902 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 112,512 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,869 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 109,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,569 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 105,566 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,692 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 102,681 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 99,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,220 miles

Rear Outer tyre sidewall /tread slight damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/ furry (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front steering rack arm slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear shock covers loose x2

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,747 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 85,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake pad linings low

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,149 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,281 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 78,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,498 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 74,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 70,364 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 70,363 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 64,467 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 64,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,778 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 61,778 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,702 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 56,702 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,350 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,863 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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YE53 FNT is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YE53 FNT, 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 YE53 FNT registered?

YE53 FNT is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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