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LY03 LZH

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 LZH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,012 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 85,008 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 82,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 82,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative unable to test (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 75,894 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm / slightly perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm / slightly perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 75,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm / slightly perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm / slightly perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,429 miles

EML on pre 01 July 2003

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,550 miles

Engine management light on [not mot item until july 2003]

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light illuminated

Fail 17 Aug 2020 59,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2019 54,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

engine malfunction indicator illuminated

Fail 17 Aug 2019 54,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

engine malfunction indicator illuminated

Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,038 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 47,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,460 miles

Nearside Front upper ball joint gaiter badly perished

Nearside Rear brake pipe have covering and bubbly beneath plastic cover

Offside Front some play in anti roll bar drop link

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2017 38,460 miles

Nearside Front upper ball joint gaiter badly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake pipe have covering and bubbly beneath plastic cover

Offside Front some play in anti roll bar drop link

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,283 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 28,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,756 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 26,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine mangement light on

Fail 16 Aug 2013 23,993 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

engine mangement light on

Coolant low

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,445 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,088 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2009 14,307 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2009 14,307 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,152 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 LZH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LY03 LZH, 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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LY03 LZH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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