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SD03 JYU

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,838 mi
Last recorded145,838 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 JYU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 145,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 135,678 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 125,470 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 116,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,970 miles

off side rear brake is has slight bind

rear axle is heavily corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2021 106,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

off side rear brake is has slight bind

rear axle is heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,765 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 77,525 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 77,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,294 miles

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inside.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 54,294 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inside.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,633 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 30,405 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,343 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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SD03 JYU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SD03 JYU, 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 SD03 JYU registered?

SD03 JYU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SD03 JYU safe to buy?

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