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YY53 OJW

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,197 mi
Last recorded63,197 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OJW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,197 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 63,197 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,999 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,532 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 58,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,191 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 57,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,908 miles

nearside front tyre excessively worn on very inner edge but cords not exposed at this time

Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,906 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre excessively worn on very inner edge but cords not exposed at this time

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,887 miles

rear axle brake pipes are starting corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,302 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,154 miles

both rear shocker dust covers loose

Fail 20 Apr 2011 41,154 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both rear shocker dust covers loose

front brake discs excessivly corroded

rear brake discs excessivly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,422 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,935 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,252 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,806 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,039 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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YY53 OJW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YY53 OJW, 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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YY53 OJW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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