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A2 WXE

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

188,561 mi
Last recorded188,561 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WXE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 188,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 187,404 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 187,321 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 184,052 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 184,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 179,730 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 179,722 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT OUTER. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 174,530 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S FRONT OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT AND N/S FRONT.INNER EDGES. BUT TREAD GOOD .TRACKING REQUIRED. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 168,942 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 162,273 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 162,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated wiring damaged (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 154,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine

Fail 7 Sep 2017 153,958 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing siezed (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing siezed (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine

Pass 26 Sep 2016 144,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 144,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 132,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 121,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 121,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 111,903 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,919 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,438 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 94,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,712 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,901 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WXE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel 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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

A2 WXE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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