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A2 UFD

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,075 mi
Last recorded97,075 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UFD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 96,462 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 94,623 miles

suspension parts, brake pipes and brake calipers coated in grease

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 24 Aug 2023 94,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

suspension parts, brake pipes and brake calipers coated in grease

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,146 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 91,370 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,406 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jul 2020 89,406 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 May 2019 85,681 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2018 82,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear callipers coated in grease

brake pipes coated in under seal/grease

suspension parts coated in under seal/grease

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 May 2017 77,978 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 74,293 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,471 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s side repeater lens loose

rear tyres tread deteriorating

suspension and brake components covered in grease / oil

wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,781 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,370 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 53,830 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 49,507 miles

brake discs showing corrosion

exhaust corroded

front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 14 Nov 2009 43,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,382 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 38,374 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,343 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 33,343 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,805 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 UFD is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A2 UFD?

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What year was A2 UFD registered?

A2 UFD is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is A2 UFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 UFD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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