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A2 PUO

2003 Audi A2

Yellow Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

204,613 mi
Last recorded204,613 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PUO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 204,613 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 204,612 miles

Brake cable damaged by fuel tank (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 194,423 miles

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

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

Rear box heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2023 194,422 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear box heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2022 184,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 172,472 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 172,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 164,254 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 158,498 miles

Beam patterns poor

H I D headlight conversion fitted ?

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Shock in very poor condition

Screen damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2018 151,712 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

parking brake on min. 16%

Pass 6 Nov 2017 149,854 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 148,043 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 146,522 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 146,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 138,328 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2014 138,328 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

unable to open tailgate

Pass 5 Nov 2013 128,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front door hinge loose

Fail 5 Nov 2013 128,379 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front door hinge loose

Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,806 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside handbrake weak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,784 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,069 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,176 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,416 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 PUO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A2 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

A2 PUO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is A2 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 PUO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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