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EAD 5Y

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,060 mi
Last recorded85,060 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAD 5Y
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 85,060 miles

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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50 16 81 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 81,409 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 81,325 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 75,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 75,990 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 74,783 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 74,481 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 73,890 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,908 miles

front discs rusted

nearside drop link boot perished

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 25 Mar 2019 72,904 miles

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

front discs rusted

nearside drop link boot perished

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,930 miles

nearside drop link boot damaged

offside hand brake and foot brake reading low

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,612 miles

discs rusted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 70,612 miles

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

discs rusted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,799 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,823 miles

nearside front drop link boot damaged

nearside inner cv boot starting leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,826 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,425 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,703 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 21,262 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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EAD 5Y is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EAD 5Y, 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 EAD 5Y registered?

EAD 5Y is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is EAD 5Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAD 5Y shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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