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LY03 KVS

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,074 mi
Last recorded141,074 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 KVS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 141,074 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor swelling (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 139,667 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 138,434 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 128,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 127,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 117,998 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 117,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 116,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

check n/s hand brake performance

slightly rough steering during lock to lock

Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,580 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 89,983 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,322 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,117 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 85,116 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,975 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle exhaust smoky

Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,858 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,335 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 61,330 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,722 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 52,722 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,605 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,035 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,830 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,549 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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LY03 KVS is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel 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 LY03 KVS, 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 LY03 KVS registered?

LY03 KVS is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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