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YK03 LWS

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,818 mi
Last recorded122,818 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 LWS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 122,818 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 122,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,101 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 112,101 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 98,069 miles

Vehicle has serious misfire

Coolant resevoir is showing evidence of over-flowing/overheating

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake wear indicator wires broken. This would explain warning light illuminating on dashboard

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 97,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant resevoir is showing evidence of over-flowing/overheating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake wear indicator wires broken. This would explain warning light illuminating on dashboard

Nearside headlamp adjuster motor running continuously

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle has serious misfire

Brake fluid in resevoir is green in colour suggesting incorrect fluid has been used

Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,666 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,630 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn and on 3.0mm

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,185 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,185 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,309 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 2 Apr 2009 56,839 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,354 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 45,354 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,692 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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YK03 LWS is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK03 LWS, 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 YK03 LWS registered?

YK03 LWS is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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