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YP03 YDH

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

165,159 mi
Last recorded165,159 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 YDH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 165,159 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 161,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 161,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 155,376 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 145,356 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,230 miles

slight rise and fall to front brakes, advise clean or replace discs

Pass 3 Jan 2020 120,301 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 111,315 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 111,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

door hinge loose drivers door

tyre size 185/50/16

Pass 15 Dec 2017 102,101 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,286 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

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

engine under tray damaged

item's removed

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 87,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Requires adjusment (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

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

engine under tray damaged

item's removed

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,152 miles

OSF brake backplate is corroding.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 81,152 miles

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

OSF brake backplate is corroding.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,085 miles

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

OSF brake backplate is corroding and insecure.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 76,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

NSR tyre outer sidewall has got a cut in it.

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

OSF brake backplate is corroding and insecure.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,579 miles

NSR/OSR brakes are binding.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 70,579 miles

NSR/OSR brakes are binding.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,575 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,257 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 58,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 54,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,320 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,225 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,704 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 36,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance of 18%

Fail 5 May 2006 36,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance of18%

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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YP03 YDH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YP03 YDH, 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 YP03 YDH registered?

YP03 YDH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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