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A2 FVU

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,174 mi
Last recorded129,174 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FVU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 129,174 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 129,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,119 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 127,897 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 127,683 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 127,634 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 124,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 120,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 120,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,197 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

diagnostic lamp on

Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,768 miles

diagnostic lamp on.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 113,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing seized (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

diagnostic lamp on.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 113,062 miles

diagnostic lamp on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 110,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on.

rear brake discs rust lipped.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 110,181 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on.

osf tyre perished and cracking.

rear brake discs rust lipped.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 103,725 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 103,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 91,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen damage ns lower.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,212 miles

windscreen damage ns lower.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 77,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs rusty on outter edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 77,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs rusty on outter edges

Pass 2 Jan 2010 61,530 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 61,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,763 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,743 miles

10% distortion to both front brake`s

Front brake discs lipped

Offside rear tyre on 2.00mm

Slight play to steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,689 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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A2 FVU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 A2 FVU, 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 A2 FVU registered?

A2 FVU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is A2 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 FVU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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