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YD03 VVY

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

139,516 mi
Last recorded139,516 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 VVY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 139,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.8mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 139,502 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.8mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 134,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 134,040 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 131,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 131,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear bump stop separated

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

handbrake high

Pass 8 Oct 2021 123,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop separated

Fail 4 Oct 2021 123,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment very high (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop separated

Pass 18 Feb 2020 120,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake has slight drag

Offside Rear bump stop in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2020 120,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake has slight drag

Offside Rear bump stop in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2018 111,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 111,383 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 103,090 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 103,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/50x16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,388 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 93,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,384 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,238 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 86,238 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 79,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,179 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,140 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,544 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 47,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,707 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 42,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,054 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,547 miles

front brake discs and pads getting low, approx 4-5000 miles of life left. ok for time of test.

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 VVY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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