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YP53 GYF

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

235,590 mi
Last recorded235,590 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GYF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 235,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 218,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 208,725 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 202,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 191,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 184,936 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 170,751 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 170,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 159,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 159,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 144,706 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 129,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 115,590 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 112,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,281 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,197 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 87,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2013 87,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 74,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

number plate characters not likely to be misread

Fail 3 May 2012 74,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

number plate characters not likely to be misread

Fail 2 May 2012 74,173 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2011 64,454 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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YP53 GYF is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP53 GYF, 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 YP53 GYF registered?

YP53 GYF is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is YP53 GYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 GYF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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