2003 Audi A2 1.4L Diesel · A2 YWP
2003 Audi A2 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 62,489 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A2
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A2 YWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 62,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A2 YWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A2 (A2 YWP) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Corroded though (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
A2 YWP Mileage History
- 30/10/202459,252 mi
- 31/10/202459,252 mi
- 05/11/202561,625 mi+2,373 mi
- 07/11/202561,625 mi
- 21/10/202662,489 mi+864 mi
Average of roughly 1,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A2 (8Z)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- 1.4 16v Petrol Coil-Pack MisfireModerate
The A2's 75bhp 1.4 16v MPI petrol (AWW/AUA/AXP family) is one of the toughest small engines of its era, but Autocar's used guide singles out the coil pack as its recurring fault. Owners on the A2 Owners' Club forum describe exactly the same chase: a cylinder drops out, a diagnostic reads misfire on one cylinder, and a new Bosch coil pack (plus plugs and often leads) clears it. Failure usually shows first when damp gets into the pack area; a neglected misfire will overheat the catalytic converter, turning a £150 fix into a four-figure one.
- 1.4 TDI 90bhp Dual-Mass Flywheel FailureModerate
Autocar names the temperamental dual-mass flywheel as the headline weakness of the 89-90bhp 1.4 TDI (ATL/BHC) engine, alongside a variable-vane turbo that is prone to carbon build-up from UK short-trip use. A2OC members confirm the pattern: a TDi 90 at around 93,000 miles develops a rattle that is a dying DMF, and the correct fix is a Luk clutch-and-flywheel set (the OEM supplier), labour included usually costing more than the car is worth. The earlier 75bhp TDI with fixed flywheel sidesteps this entirely.
- Rear Bumper Vent Seals Flood the Boot-Floor Battery CompartmentModerate
The A2 carries its 12V battery in a well under the boot floor. Autocar's used buying guide warns to check for water in the battery compartment caused by tired seals in the rear bumper, and the A2OC's pinned how-to thread identifies the exact culprits: the bumper vents and their flimsy seals, which dislodge after even a light shunt or a bumper replacement, letting water sheet into the bay - members call it the 'fishtank'. Drowned batteries, corroded earth points and tail-light circuit faults follow; the permanent fix is a bumper-off refit with new seals, and repeated partial repairs rarely hold.
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