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VE03 JTY

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,364 mi
Last recorded160,364 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 JTY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 160,364 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 159,701 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 159,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail wishbone badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 156,417 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 152,824 miles

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

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))

end of dipstick broken

Fail 1 Aug 2019 152,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

end of dipstick broken

Pass 17 Jul 2018 147,310 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer deteriorated

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

engine oil dipstick, end broken off

Fail 17 Jul 2018 147,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer deteriorated

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

engine oil dipstick, end broken off

Pass 9 Aug 2017 139,385 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 139,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 127,517 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 127,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,885 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 114,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,081 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,529 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 77,529 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside drive shaft inner gaiter leaking/insecure

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,557 miles

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

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,455 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2007 36,392 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 27,983 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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VE03 JTY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE03 JTY, 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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VE03 JTY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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