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DY53 KVO

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

160,388 mi
Last recorded160,388 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KVO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 160,388 miles

offside rear brake binding/sticking on slightly (requires attention)

Pass 10 Oct 2025 159,665 miles

parking brake effort slightly weak

Fail 24 Sep 2025 159,635 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever very slack (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone - ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorated/split - recommend replacement

Pass 11 Oct 2024 152,936 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable outer sleeve deteriorated/split (recommend replacement)

offside front suspension arm (wishbone) ball joint dust cover deteriorated/split

rear brake pipe (across rear axle) corroded

rear service brake slightly out of balance

Fail 8 Oct 2024 152,864 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake cable outer sleeve deteriorated/split (recommend replacement)

offside front suspension arm (wishbone) ball joint dust cover deteriorated/split

offside front tyre very worn - inside edge (strong advisory/recommend replacement)

rear brake pipe (across rear axle) corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,616 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable - outer sleeve deteriorated/rubbed through (rubbing on axle)

nearside rear tyre worn/close to legal limit

offside front tyre becoming worn/scrubbing off inside edge

parking brake requires adjustment/tighten

Fail 9 Oct 2023 144,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily scrubbed off inside edge - small cut (cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail perished/split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear handbrake cable - outer sleeve deteriorated/rubbed through (rubbing on axle)

nearside rear tyre worn/close to legal limit

offside front tyre becoming worn/scrubbing off inside edge

parking brake requires adjustment/tighten

Pass 7 Oct 2022 136,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 127,140 miles

front brake discs becoming lipped/scored

Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,919 miles

offside rear tyre becomming worn

Fail 23 Sep 2020 118,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed scrubbed off heavily - inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre scrubbed off heavily - inside edge (recommend replacment)

offside rear tyre becomming worn

Pass 8 Oct 2019 110,015 miles

advise nearisde and offside front shock absorber dust gaitors deterioated

advise nearside and offside rear indicators starting to flash white light recommend bulb replacement

Fail 4 Oct 2019 109,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

advise nearisde and offside front shock absorber dust gaitors deterioated

advise nearside and offside rear indicators starting to flash white light recommend bulb replacement

Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,289 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inside edge

Fail 10 Oct 2018 98,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,290 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Fail 27 Sep 2017 85,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn . scrubbed off (inner edge) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre (inner edge) scrubbed off. worn

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,339 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 66,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2012 58,594 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2012 58,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,018 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,595 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 38,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,797 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,599 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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DY53 KVO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DY53 KVO, 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 DY53 KVO registered?

DY53 KVO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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