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YP53 KDU

2003 Audi A2

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,534 mi
Last recorded120,534 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 KDU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,534 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 1 Sep 2016 118,265 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 118,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated at ferrule (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 14 Dec 2015 116,266 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,166 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 111,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,992 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 105,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

engine light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 105,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 100,841 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,043 miles

brake warning light on

engine light on

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

Fail 20 Apr 2011 85,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake warning light on

engine light on

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

Pass 4 Jan 2010 73,598 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear number plate faded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 73,598 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear number plate faded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,112 miles

catalitic convertor baffles loose

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

n/s/r shockabsorber weak

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,948 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 35,388 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 24,578 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,578 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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YP53 KDU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YP53 KDU, 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 KDU registered?

YP53 KDU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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