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YP53 KEK

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,319 mi
Last recorded154,319 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 KEK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 154,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 141,182 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 141,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 135,001 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 127,804 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 124,335 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp Bracket broken but not affecting lamp output

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 124,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp Bracket broken but not affecting lamp output

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 124,172 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,463 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Top bearing bush rough on rotation

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 106,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops have perrished.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 101,499 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,225 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 97,153 miles

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

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 90,006 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,839 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 79,799 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,056 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner edged

offside front tyre inner edged

Fail 12 Dec 2011 56,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,200 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 50,635 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,943 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 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 17 Dec 2009 44,943 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,730 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,561 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KEK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KEK, 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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YP53 KEK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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