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RY03 SZE

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,937 mi
Last recorded175,937 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 SZE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 175,937 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 171,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 165,812 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 162,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2021 156,259 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 144,071 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked - not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 140,765 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,416 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 131,415 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 129,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 125,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm And Wearing On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm And Wearing On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 125,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm And Wearing On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm And Wearing On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 119,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 119,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 114,658 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 109,642 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 13 Aug 2013 109,633 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,975 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 99,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 76,862 miles

Advise O/S/R bump stop perishing

Advise O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

Advise front discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2009 65,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,344 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 42,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,730 miles

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

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

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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RY03 SZE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY03 SZE, 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 RY03 SZE registered?

RY03 SZE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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