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YC03 UPD

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,027 mi
Last recorded147,027 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 UPD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 147,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 143,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 139,260 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 119,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 113,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 111,791 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted covering certain testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2020 109,846 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,670 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 102,087 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both fronts tires worn on the inner edge

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 95,520 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 95,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,113 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,697 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 78,697 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,944 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 69,136 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,136 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,293 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,701 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 56,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,826 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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YC03 UPD is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

YC03 UPD is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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