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YS53 EXE

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,922 mi
Last recorded167,922 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EXE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 167,922 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 167,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb in wrong way round (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 162,119 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 162,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2023 156,060 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 148,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 140,529 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 140,400 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 136,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 132,455 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 125,938 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 118,829 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 118,825 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 106,029 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,388 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,748 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,501 miles

excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Nov 2010 69,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,727 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,863 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 13,662 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 EXE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EXE, 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 YS53 EXE registered?

YS53 EXE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 EXE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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