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YG53 RSX

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

154,079 mi
Last recorded154,079 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 RSX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 154,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 154,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 150,108 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 150,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,179 miles

Offside Front disc back plate missing

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds loose

Fail 12 Jan 2022 146,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front disc back plate missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds loose

Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,053 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2020 141,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 116,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre beginning to split on inner sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre beginning to split on inner sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2015 107,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre beginning to split on inner sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre beginning to split on inner sidewall

Fail 24 Aug 2015 107,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,711 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 96,711 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front floor area damaged / holed

Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,852 miles

offside front floor area damaged / holed

Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,456 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 79,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 68,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres starting to misshape

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,223 miles

rear tyres starting to misshape

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,260 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,043 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 32,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YG53 RSX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YG53 RSX, 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 YG53 RSX registered?

YG53 RSX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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