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EY53 VHG

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,409 mi
Last recorded141,409 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VHG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 141,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 139,595 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 139,595 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 137,960 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 137,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 136,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 136,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 133,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 145,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 145,245 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 121,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,847 miles

fitted child seat n/s rear

n/s front shock absorbers shows light mist of oil

n/s headlamp aim at minimum limit

o/s rear road wheel inner rim dented

Pass 27 Sep 2014 105,944 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,752 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 98,752 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 89,215 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 89,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,202 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,901 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 41,135 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,611 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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EY53 VHG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EY53 VHG, 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 EY53 VHG registered?

EY53 VHG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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