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A20 TKJ

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

154,866 mi
Last recorded154,866 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 154,866 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 154,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 150,302 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 150,302 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 145,393 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 145,393 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 141,461 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,153 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 132,086 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 132,086 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 126,885 miles

Front tyre wear

Fail 29 Apr 2019 126,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip & Main (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip & Main (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front tyre wear

Pass 30 Apr 2018 120,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 120,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) hose mounting bracket broken as a result. (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole and split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 114,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and rubber dust cover damaged. (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole and split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 111,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shields damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,767 miles

o/s/r tyre has low tread & uneven wear

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has uneven tyre wear

Pass 8 May 2012 74,208 miles

slight binding rear wheels

rear bump stops worn

Fail 5 May 2012 74,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bump stops worn

slight binding rear wheels

Pass 7 May 2011 66,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2011 66,674 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 60,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front bearing noise?

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,360 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 54,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 47,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in exhaust centre section

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

nearside rear tyre tread cracking and worn on both edges

offside rear tyre tread cracking and worn on both edges

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in exhaust centre section

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

nearside rear tyre tread cracking and worn on both edges

offside rear tyre tread cracking and worn on both edges

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,551 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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A20 TKJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 A20 TKJ, 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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A20 TKJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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