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FY03 PPZ

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,871 mi
Last recorded142,871 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 PPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 142,871 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 141,820 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 140,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 138,605 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear light lens damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2021 136,966 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 136,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 134,803 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 133,266 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 130,407 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 130,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,257 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,340 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 126,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 121,346 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 121,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 114,816 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 114,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 108,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 99,801 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 94,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 94,730 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 85,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,332 miles

engine manament ligth on

Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,385 miles

Front brake pads low.

Offside rear handbrake mounting broken.

Water damage to rear number plate.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,309 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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FY03 PPZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FY03 PPZ, 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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FY03 PPZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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