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A2 VUW

2003 Audi A2

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,588 mi
Last recorded117,588 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VUW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,588 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 117,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 105,168 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre / rear joining sleeve - corroded / part-fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 105,168 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre / rear joining sleeve - corroded / part-fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb - insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 104,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 103,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 89,505 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped and worn but solid (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 86,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 83,209 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 79,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 78,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,293 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,510 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,002 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,660 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,228 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,113 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,733 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 VUW is a 2003 Audi A2 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

A2 VUW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is A2 VUW safe to buy?

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