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YR53 YSK

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,455 mi
Last recorded86,455 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 YSK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,455 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,741 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 78,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

all discs worn

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,589 miles

engine managment light illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 21 Nov 2011 72,586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine managment light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,157 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 42,152 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 42,111 miles

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

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 13 Nov 2008 38,235 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,869 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 35,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,480 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts to outer sidewall

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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YR53 YSK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YR53 YSK, 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 YR53 YSK registered?

YR53 YSK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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