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YS53 EXG

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,247 mi
Last recorded176,247 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EXG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 176,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 176,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 170,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 170,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 165,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 161,881 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 161,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 157,097 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 157,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 151,419 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 151,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 142,985 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 142,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 137,671 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 137,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,036 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 107,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 100,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,628 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 91,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in n/s/r light lens

front tyres worn on edges

kerb damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall

oil leak on g/box

stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,611 miles

crack in n/s/r light lens

front tyres worn on edges

kerb damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall

oil leak on g/box

stone chip in screen

Pass 29 Oct 2011 86,604 miles

both rear indicators discoloured slightly when operated

damage on n/s/f inner wheel rim

slight tyre side wall damage on n/s/f

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,215 miles

both front inner discs wearing on outer edges

both rear s/absorber dust covers insecure

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 29 Oct 2010 67,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front inner discs wearing on outer edges

both rear s/absorber dust covers insecure

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

nail/metal in n/s/r tyre and tread starting to perish

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,743 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,321 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 28,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,615 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 EXG 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 66.7%.

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 YS53 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

YS53 EXG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is YS53 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 EXG shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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