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VN03 YOC

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

213,325 mi
Last recorded213,325 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 YOC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 213,325 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 205,657 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 197,688 miles

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 24 Oct 2023 197,688 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 2 Nov 2022 192,896 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear bump stops broken

exhaust heat sheild loose[rear]

Pass 6 Nov 2021 182,405 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 4 Nov 2021 182,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 22 Oct 2020 175,079 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 175,079 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 162,774 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 149,831 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 135,606 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 135,603 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 122,830 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 122,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,155 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 86,155 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,075 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,682 miles

near side front wheel has a slight buckle

off side front wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,964 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,076 miles

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

both rear bumpstops starting to brake up

Fail 17 Jan 2008 53,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear bumpstops starting to brake up

Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,746 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,744 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,792 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

unable to check outter sill due to plastic covers fitted

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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VN03 YOC is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VN03 YOC, 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 VN03 YOC registered?

VN03 YOC is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is VN03 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN03 YOC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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