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DS03 YFU

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

139,830 mi
Last recorded139,830 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 YFU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 139,830 miles

n/s/f tyre close to 1-6

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted alround

Fail 10 Jan 2020 139,830 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre close to 1-6

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 12 Jan 2019 136,522 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning light on dash time of test

Fail 17 Dec 2018 136,375 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

n/s & o/s outer sli n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted alround

Fail 3 Dec 2018 136,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 131,650 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 121,346 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 121,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 111,376 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 111,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 110,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear tyre serface cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2014 110,173 miles

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

offside rear tyre serface cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 107,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

n/s/r shocker dust cover deteriating

Fail 29 Nov 2013 107,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

n/s/r shocker dust cover deteriating

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,642 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 86,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 69,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,050 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,019 miles

offside wing mirror taped but secure

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,095 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 46,095 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,070 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 28,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 19,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,177 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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DS03 YFU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DS03 YFU, 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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DS03 YFU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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