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YX53 VRU

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,388 mi
Last recorded116,388 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VRU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 116,388 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 116,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 112,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken from where centre pipe joins back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 107,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 107,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

light switch unit loose in dashboard

Fail 30 Aug 2017 105,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

light switch unit loose in dashboard

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,120 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear coil springs rusty

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,045 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 96,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,721 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,740 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,644 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,099 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 58,099 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,086 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 41,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,279 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,177 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VRU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YX53 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

YX53 VRU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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