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YS53 EXC

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,510 mi
Last recorded137,510 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EXC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 137,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2018 125,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,937 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2017 102,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,613 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,063 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

o/s/f door hinge worn

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 84,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,957 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Windscreen wiper starting to smear

Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,503 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 71,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 58,520 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,520 miles

both front tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,871 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges both

Fail 19 Sep 2008 48,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edges both

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,847 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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YS53 EXC is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YS53 EXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS53 EXC registered?

YS53 EXC is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is YS53 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 EXC shows 18 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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