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YL03 GZE

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,382 mi
Last recorded63,382 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 GZE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 63,382 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 62,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter at offside rear is aged advise replacement.

rear shock absorbers aged.

Fail 29 Jan 2024 62,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter at offside rear is aged advise replacement.

rear shock absorbers aged.

Pass 31 Jan 2023 61,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion forming on the nearside rear metal brake pipe to wheel cylinder.

grip on handbrake deteriorated.

nearside door mirror glass damaged .

Pass 2 Feb 2022 60,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion has formed on the nearside rear metal brake pipe adjacent to the wheel cylinder.

corrosion has formed on two metal brake pipes at the nearside rear adjacent to the flexible hoses.

engine oil level low prior to test .rectified

handgrip has deteriorated on the hand brake lever.

tyre pressures low prior to test .rectified

Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyre pressures low prior to test

corrosion at offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber body

damage to nearside door mirror glass

general surface corrosion on underbody components

offside front and nearside front track rod end dust covers aged

offside rear tyre deflated prior to test, advise attention

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

Fail 11 Nov 2020 59,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyre pressures low prior to test

corrosion at offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber body

damage to nearside door mirror glass

general surface corrosion on underbody components

offside front and nearside front track rod end dust covers aged

offside rear tyre deflated prior to test, advise attention

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 13 May 2019 57,822 miles

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

Majority of suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 57,822 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Majority of suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 56,721 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2017 55,703 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 May 2016 53,558 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 53,558 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension components serviceable but corroded generally.

N.s dipped headlamp beam close to o.s vertical limit.

Nail in offside front tyre

O.s front brake disc weather-shield distorted.

O.s rear amber indicator bulb becoming pale.

Slight damage to front number plate, but not likely to be mis-read.

Slight damage to rear number plate, but not likely to be mis-read.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer jet aims slightly mis-aligned.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,352 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,275 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,772 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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YL03 GZE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YL03 GZE, 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 YL03 GZE registered?

YL03 GZE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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