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A2 VUF

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,486 mi
Last recorded94,486 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VUF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 94,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 94,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,758 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken in top corner

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 90,752 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))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken in top corner

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 87,414 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens broken at top edge.

Fail 8 Mar 2024 87,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lens slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light lens broken at top edge.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing outside wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 87,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 73,872 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 73,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine mil light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts around inside of tyre some down to ply cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn on inside ply cords showing in places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 69,041 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle very dirty on under side

Fail 19 Feb 2019 60,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

vehicle very dirty on under side

Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,882 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 55,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb retaining clip is deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear tyre has two nails stuck in it

Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear tyre has two nails stuck in it

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,318 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 42,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,083 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 37,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear light lense slightly cracked.

offside front door check strap defective.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 32,471 miles

nearside rear light lense slightly cracked.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front door check strap defective.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,303 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 30,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,673 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight cut on outer side wall.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/side rear tyre side wall showing of ageing long travel on hand brake front number plate slighty damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,687 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 17,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

O/S/R tyre sidewall slightly cracked.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre small cut to sidewall

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 VUF is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

A2 VUF is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for A2 VUF shows 32 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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