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A2 VUM

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

150,515 mi
Last recorded150,515 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 150,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into backbox (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2024 149,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 147,707 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 145,986 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 145,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 145,843 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 145,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 141,706 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 139,118 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 136,716 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 133,523 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 133,523 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 125,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 119,612 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 101,747 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 101,747 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 92,263 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 83,410 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 83,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 75,298 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front suspension anti roll bar mounting bush inner sleeve cracked badly not yet resulying in excessive play

nearside rear tyre BADLY worn on the inner edge of the tread, feathered and perished, this should be changed

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread, feathered and perished

Fail 26 May 2009 75,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front suspension anti roll bar mounting bush inner sleeve cracked badly not yet resulying in excessive play

nearside rear tyre BADLY worn on the inner edge of the tread, feathered and perished, this should be changed

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread, feathered and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,260 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,994 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall damaged

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 53,994 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

N/S/F tyre side wall damaged

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,402 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 VUM is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

A2 VUM is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is A2 VUM safe to buy?

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