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YP03 YCJ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,432 mi
Last recorded180,432 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 YCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 180,432 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 165,805 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 160,035 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both side front radius arms corroded

rear axle corroded

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 20 Nov 2023 160,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both side front radius arms corroded

rear axle corroded

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2020 157,617 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2020 157,617 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2019 154,102 miles

corrosion on rear shockers

low effort on parking and rear service brakes

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 147,351 miles

Corrosion on both front radius arms

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 147,301 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Nov 2016 147,301 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2015 140,234 miles

both front tyres getting low

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 6 Jun 2014 129,533 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2013 117,367 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 101,714 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 89,785 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 89,576 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 78,492 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 66,026 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 54,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 33,197 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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YP03 YCJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YP03 YCJ, 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 YP03 YCJ registered?

YP03 YCJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is YP03 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 YCJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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