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VE03 RYG

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,940 mi
Last recorded170,940 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 RYG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 170,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack boot inner clip missing insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 170,921 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light not orange (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack boot inner clip missing insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 158,657 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 155,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 152,357 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 147,317 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 147,315 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 142,953 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 142,953 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,111 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 133,265 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,636 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 128,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 123,795 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,286 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 115,600 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 111,607 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs pitted on inner side

Fail 14 Jun 2010 104,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 104,045 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 93,446 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 84,431 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 84,431 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 70,597 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 70,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 57,685 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RYG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYG, 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 VE03 RYG registered?

VE03 RYG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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