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YH53 MVV

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,025 mi
Last recorded163,025 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 MVV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 163,025 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 162,182 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 160,164 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 158,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 155,305 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 151,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 147,026 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 143,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 143,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 140,355 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 137,912 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 134,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 126,530 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 126,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 110,070 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 99,235 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 87,357 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 79,613 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 79,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,996 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,608 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 59,608 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,291 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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YH53 MVV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH53 MVV, 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 YH53 MVV registered?

YH53 MVV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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