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YB03 ZGX

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

151,039 mi
Last recorded151,039 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ZGX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 151,039 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 151,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 145,835 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 145,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 141,139 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 135,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 126,320 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 126,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,340 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 119,337 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,484 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 107,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,108 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,573 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,573 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,400 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front coil spring is missing lower tip

nearside front top shock mount is noisy on lock/lock

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,466 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 90,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn inner wall

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,794 miles

air bag light on

front discs slightly lipped + corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,202 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 67,426 miles

Cut on near side front tyre.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,426 miles

Cut on near side front tyre.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,752 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 63,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,604 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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YB03 ZGX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YB03 ZGX, 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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What year was YB03 ZGX registered?

YB03 ZGX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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