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RY03 SZJ

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 SZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 112,663 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,491 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust clamp defective

Fail 15 Oct 2021 87,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust clamp defective

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 85,079 miles

front shockabsorber outer casings corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 85,079 miles

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

front shockabsorber outer casings corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,101 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 84,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,924 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 83,924 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,172 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,927 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 63,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,290 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,670 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,880 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front anti roll bar collars worn and moved out of postion

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has slight cuts (not exposing cords)

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 23 Jul 2008 33,222 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front anti roll bar collars worn and moved out of postion

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has slight cuts (not exposing cords)

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,777 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,394 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 26,393 miles

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

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 SZJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

RY03 SZJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 20 July 2003.

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