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YS53 VCO

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

269,767 mi
Last recorded269,767 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 269,767 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 269,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 253,367 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 253,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2017 240,174 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 224,341 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 5 Nov 2015 197,351 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 149,720 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Near side parking brake cable in poor condition

Off side front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2013 148,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Near side parking brake cable in poor condition

Off side front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 122,033 miles

Both front tyres badly worn inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2012 122,033 miles

Both front tyres badly worn inner edge

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,417 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 80,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NB. Both front tyres worn inner edge

Near side front tyre worn to tread limit and badly worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,904 miles

Near side rear seat missing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,931 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,597 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006

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 VCO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

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

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