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YY03 FZL

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,802 mi
Last recorded124,802 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 FZL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 124,802 miles

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

rear subframe rusted

Fail 16 Apr 2025 124,737 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insicure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 120,210 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 111,962 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 111,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,433 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,764 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 99,394 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 99,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs wire to sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 90,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,706 miles

Coolant leak coolant level low coolant cap lose topped up prior to test ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak coolant level low coolant cap lose topped up prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre vehicle presented with a flat tyre. so inflated prior to testing ()

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve steams deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washers (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,646 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,335 miles

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

eml on time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,295 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,880 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

inner sidewall cut on nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2013 57,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,980 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on time of test

eml on time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2012 54,977 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light on time of test

eml on time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

airbag light on the dash

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,876 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,517 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 28,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake disc corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2006 20,736 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 17,377 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 FZL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YY03 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

YY03 FZL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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