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VA03 YFJ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,087 mi
Last recorded112,087 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 YFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 112,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 102,715 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,346 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap failed causing it difficult to close (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 98,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap failed causing it difficult to close (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,134 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 95,213 miles

Offside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,401 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 94,400 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,854 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule two hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,216 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 90,216 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working when switched on brake lights affected (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released remain on when position lights tuned on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,623 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nsf tyre worn smooth on both edges

osr,nsr,tyres cracking in treads and side walls

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,743 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 69,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 66,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 63,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,344 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,325 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,655 miles

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

brake discs allround starting to corroad

horn operation poor

Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,655 miles

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

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

brake discs allround starting to corroad

horn operation poor

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,460 miles

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

brake discs allround slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2007 44,460 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

brake discs allround slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,843 miles

Collar cracked on front anti roll bar

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

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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VA03 YFJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VA03 YFJ, 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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VA03 YFJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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