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YC03 TSU

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,415 mi
Last recorded127,415 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 TSU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 127,415 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 127,415 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 122,652 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 118,994 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 118,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 114,811 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 20 Dec 2017 114,811 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,965 miles

near side front shock is rusty

slightly rusty under body parts.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 110,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking banjo bolt leaking brake fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

near side front shock is rusty

slightly rusty under body parts.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,265 miles

both front indicator bulbs slightly faded

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f and both rear 5mm 185/50R16

Fail 17 Feb 2015 100,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front indicator bulbs slightly faded

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f and both rear 5mm 185/50R16

Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,518 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

dents to n/s/f inner wheel rim, cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall, n/s/f tyre under inflated and worn on inner edge, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.5mm, o/s/f and both rear 7.0mm, 185/50/16 81v, 81h, 85v on both o/s

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,932 miles

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/r wheel inner rims

Fail 5 Mar 2013 80,932 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and near legal limit of 1.6mm

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/r wheel inner rims

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 2mm n/s/r 3.5mm o/s/r 7mm 185/50R16 81V

Fail 12 Feb 2013 80,261 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre devoid fo tread on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight imbalance to rear brakes

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 2mm n/s/r 3.5mm o/s/r 7mm 185/50R16 81V

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,210 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs slightly faded

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/r wheel inner rims

tyre tread depths n/s/f 7mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 5mm 185/50r16 81v

Pass 5 Mar 2011 58,829 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,717 miles

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

engine managemant light on .

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,342 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 42,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 31,946 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 31,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine warning light on

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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YC03 TSU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC03 TSU, 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 YC03 TSU registered?

YC03 TSU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 5 May 2003.

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