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YH53 ZDZ

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,935 mi
Last recorded175,935 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 ZDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 175,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 171,194 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 162,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 144,935 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 132,890 miles

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 Rear 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))

Pass 29 May 2018 130,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 126,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,121 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,012 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 119,002 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2014 115,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 109,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre starting to crack within the tread pattern

Fail 2 Sep 2013 109,878 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre starting to crack within the tread pattern

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,291 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn and cracking, offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,922 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 100,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,977 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,516 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 ZDZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZDZ, 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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YH53 ZDZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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