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YD03 JFT

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 JFT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 135,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Flexy Ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 128,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 126,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 126,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,781 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 118,781 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,624 miles

nearside rear brake dragging

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 109,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake dragging

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 105,103 miles

Park brake only just passed efficiency test

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,454 miles

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2015 97,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,618 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 92,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 72,774 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,905 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 61,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 52,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,958 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,499 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,123 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 33,123 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 26,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YD03 JFT 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 YD03 JFT, 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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YD03 JFT is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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