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A2 VYG

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

189,560 mi
Last recorded189,560 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VYG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 189,560 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 189,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 187,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 185,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 181,520 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 181,520 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both fronts (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 177,212 miles

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 177,212 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 176,137 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 173,891 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 173,891 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 167,427 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 163,764 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 163,764 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 158,310 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front slight play in rackend

Pass 30 Sep 2015 153,421 miles

internal headlamp adjuster altered

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 153,355 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

internal headlamp adjuster altered

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 148,725 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 143,009 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 136,430 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear abs wires not clipped in

Pass 12 Sep 2011 129,337 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 129,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 123,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 115,991 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 109,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 98,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 85,042 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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A2 VYG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A2 VYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 VYG registered?

A2 VYG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is A2 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VYG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A2 VYG have outstanding finance?

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