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MK03 YOV

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,785 mi
Last recorded116,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 YOV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 116,785 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 116,783 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S - Low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 116,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear limiters (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 115,400 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 115,400 miles

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

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 104,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 100,880 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,317 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 96,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 83,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,758 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 73,758 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,402 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links slightly worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

E.M.L illuminated on dash

Passenger side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2011 66,402 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links slightly worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

E.M.L illuminated on dash

Passenger side rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,224 miles

Both rear tyres nearly flat (inflated for MOT)

Both rears, amd passenger side front tyres worn down to 3-4mm

EPS and Engine management lamps on

Passenger side rear brake binding slightly and brake effort slightly down

Small section on drivers side rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 55,224 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres nearly flat (inflated for MOT)

Both rears, amd passenger side front tyres worn down to 3-4mm

EPS and Engine management lamps on

Passenger side rear brake binding slightly and brake effort slightly down

Small section on drivers side rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,443 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to 3-4mm of tread

E.M.L and E.S.P lights on dash advise inestigation/repair

Front brake pads low

Wiper smearing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,261 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit and cracks present

Front brake discs slightly worn-advise replacement when pads due (approx.3,000 miles)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 41,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyres close to legal limit and cracks present

Coolant hose chaffing on brake pipe (near ABS unit)

Front brake discs slightly worn-advise replacement when pads due (approx.3,000 miles)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,486 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,647 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)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f anti rollbar collars split

Pass 6 Oct 2005 24,150 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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MK03 YOV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MK03 YOV, 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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MK03 YOV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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