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YY03 BZW

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,172 mi
Last recorded113,172 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BZW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 113,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 113,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Not Seated Correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 93,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 92,369 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 92,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,734 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 91,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,934 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 90,934 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,308 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 89,308 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 85,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,851 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 81,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,939 miles

oil pressure light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,549 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,216 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 77,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,469 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,326 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 69,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2007 63,443 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 63,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,747 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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YY03 BZW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YY03 BZW, 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 YY03 BZW registered?

YY03 BZW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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