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PE03 SYV

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,312 mi
Last recorded123,312 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 SYV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 123,312 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge plus cracking up

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

both track rod end boots perished

Pass 28 May 2025 116,950 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 116,950 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 111,848 miles

Nearside track rod end boot splitting

Pass 8 Jun 2023 106,080 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 25 May 2022 101,503 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2021 101,429 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 101,197 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 100,493 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 100,493 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,979 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,715 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 67,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,935 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 61,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear indecators slightly discoloured

intercooler split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,427 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear indecators slightly discoloured

intercooler split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,502 miles

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

adv rear shocker bump stop guards perished

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,812 miles

Both rear bump stops worn.

Front wiper blade starting to smear.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,519 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 43,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear brakes noisey and braking unevenly

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,327 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,666 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 22,660 miles

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

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

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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PE03 SYV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PE03 SYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE03 SYV registered?

PE03 SYV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is PE03 SYV safe to buy?

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