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FV03 SYZ

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,998 mi
Last recorded129,998 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 SYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,998 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cat breaking up

head light aims weak pattern

Fail 26 Nov 2025 129,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cat breaking up

head light aims weak pattern

Pass 20 Nov 2024 129,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

small split nsr tyre cat convertor breaking up

Fail 20 Nov 2024 129,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

small split nsr tyre cat convertor breaking up

Pass 7 Dec 2023 128,368 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 128,367 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 127,608 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 127,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 127,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 127,147 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 127,147 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,301 miles

slight mist on front shocks / corrosion on n/s/f x n/s/r springs /sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2019 126,301 miles

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

slight mist on front shocks / corrosion on n/s/f x n/s/r springs /sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 124,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 120,099 miles

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

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

Rear n/s indicator - faded

Rear o/s hand brake cable corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 108,801 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF and NSR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play at OSF inner steering rack joint.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 89,455 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 89,455 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 86,526 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 86,526 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,959 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 81,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 76,867 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 71,313 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 63,520 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 63,520 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,815 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,622 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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FV03 SYZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV03 SYZ, 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 FV03 SYZ registered?

FV03 SYZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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