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EY53 YXO

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,404 mi
Last recorded123,404 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 YXO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 123,404 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), and deteriortraed on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has deteriorated on the outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), and deteriortead on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 123,393 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Central Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), and deteriortraed on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has deteriorated on the outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), and deteriortead on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 119,700 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 115,348 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 107,920 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 107,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 97,476 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 93,376 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 93,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,516 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 79,516 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 May 2011 70,388 miles

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,561 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 57,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs worn

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,605 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 40,605 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,429 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and starting to split in tread pattern

rear tyres starting to split in tread pattern

Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,304 miles

all tyres starting to split within tread pattern

rear brake discs starting to corode

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 YXO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EY53 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

EY53 YXO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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