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A2 VGU

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,208 mi
Last recorded102,208 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VGU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 102,208 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 102,208 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO CONTENTS TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP NUT DEFECTIVE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 99,604 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 99,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 95,376 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 13 Sep 2023 95,375 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached X2 (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,748 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective top mounting missing but still secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multi vee belt heavily cracked

unable to open fuel filler flap

Fail 17 Sep 2021 88,745 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective top mounting missing but still secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multi vee belt heavily cracked

unable to open fuel filler flap

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,241 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 81,145 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,304 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,812 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 64,809 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,314 miles

slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,185 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 36,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,650 miles

eml on dash

tempreture gauge inop

Fail 8 Aug 2012 22,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on dash

tempreture gauge inop

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,300 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 12,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,190 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,048 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 VGU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VGU, 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

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What year was A2 VGU registered?

A2 VGU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is A2 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VGU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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