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YY03 OAS

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

156,182 mi
Last recorded156,182 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 OAS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 156,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 156,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 154,627 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 154,627 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 152,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 151,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 150,349 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 149,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 148,255 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 146,642 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 144,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 141,667 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 136,467 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 127,922 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 116,733 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaking

Fail 15 Nov 2013 116,641 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaking

travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,851 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,408 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 95,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,162 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds dropped

engine leaking oil

Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,134 miles

both rear bumpstops perished,allowing dust covers to drop down onto shocks.

nearside front bumpstop perished,and dust cover missing

nearside front shock absorber has slight fluid leak

nearside h/brake cable showing signs of corroding and wire securing clip on trailing arm missing.

offside rear light lens cracked

slight imbalance on nearside handbrake and long travel on h/brake lever.

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2008 68,612 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 68,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,767 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,255 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 OAS is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OAS, 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 OAS registered?

YY03 OAS is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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