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YH03 UPE

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,800 mi
Last recorded172,800 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 UPE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 172,800 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

heat shield insecure

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 169,485 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 169,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 153,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 127,744 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 127,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,755 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 96,255 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,660 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,403 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,299 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,188 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,037 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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YH03 UPE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH03 UPE, 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 YH03 UPE registered?

YH03 UPE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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