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YX53 SBZ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,023 mi
Last recorded137,023 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 SBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 137,023 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 137,023 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail corroded split and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 116,400 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,056 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 99,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,625 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 78,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 67,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,963 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 62,963 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,764 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge. not measurable tread but will soon be through to cords

Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,749 miles

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

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge. not measurable tread but will soon be through to cords

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,940 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,196 miles

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

all tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,975 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,949 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,218 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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YX53 SBZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

YX53 SBZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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