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DC03 ZYV

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,150 mi
Last recorded128,150 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZYV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,150 miles

Coil spring corroded All Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 125,542 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,733 miles

Coil spring corroded All Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 120,600 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads are good

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,975 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 19 Sep 2018 105,970 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 105,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,891 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Sep 2017 101,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,767 miles

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2017 97,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,763 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is 6 years old and perished

car has a oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 87,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is 6 years old and perished

car has a oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2015 81,209 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,211 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,414 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,497 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 56,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 56,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,316 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 46,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,417 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,823 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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DC03 ZYV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DC03 ZYV, 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 DC03 ZYV registered?

DC03 ZYV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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