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YX53 SBV

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

199,861 mi
Last recorded199,861 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 SBV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 199,861 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 199,861 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 199,263 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 199,263 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 195,475 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 194,826 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated HAND BRAKE HIGH (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 194,826 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated HAND BRAKE HIGH (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 192,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear service and handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Fail 6 Aug 2018 192,221 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear service and handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Pass 3 Aug 2017 185,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 176,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 166,771 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 157,789 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 153,042 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 145,373 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 138,822 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 133,685 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 114,024 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 90,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,207 miles

nsf tyre on approx 2mm

nsr tyre slightly feathered

rear number plate slight delamination but still readable from alloted distance

small chip in screen not mot

Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YX53 SBV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YX53 SBV, 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 YX53 SBV registered?

YX53 SBV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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