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EO53 YEY

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,209 mi
Last recorded105,209 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 YEY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 105,209 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 102,744 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2025 102,744 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing and old (2014) 175/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2023 100,137 miles

headlamp lenses deteriated

Fail 19 Oct 2023 100,137 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriated

Fail 5 Oct 2023 100,096 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,655 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +brake back plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose/broken

water leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2021 99,605 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine has coolant leaks

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine has coolant leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,543 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside

Pass 22 Sep 2018 94,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,880 miles

Emission warning light illuminated indicating a fault

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 85,451 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 82,325 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,085 miles

front brake discs worn.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,356 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,219 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking around walls and tread is showing signs of wear.

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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EO53 YEY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EO53 YEY, 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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EO53 YEY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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