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YS52 DRV

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,923 mi
Last recorded152,923 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 DRV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 152,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 148,344 miles

Offside Front check strap missing

brake pad warning light on

osf nsf osr tyres perished

Fail 24 Apr 2017 148,344 miles

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

Offside Front check strap missing

brake pad warning light on

osf nsf osr tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 144,517 miles

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 18 Apr 2016 144,517 miles

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 139,514 miles

brake pad warning light on

brake pad wear ind cable loose

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Apr 2015 139,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

brake pad wear ind cable loose

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Apr 2014 131,212 miles

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

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

wiper split on end

Fail 16 Apr 2014 131,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

wiper split on end

Pass 15 Apr 2013 122,378 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

nsf, osf steering rack ends have play and require attention

osf, nsf, osr, brakes slightly binding

reverse light inoperative

Fail 10 Apr 2013 122,277 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

nsf, osf steering rack ends have play and require attention

osf, nsf, osr, brakes slightly binding

reverse light inoperative

Pass 11 Apr 2012 114,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake binding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 105,488 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 89,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 89,976 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)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 75,884 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,569 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

unable to fully inspect due to engine undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,303 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 50,303 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,464 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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YS52 DRV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YS52 DRV, 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 YS52 DRV registered?

YS52 DRV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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