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A2 XBV

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,656 mi
Last recorded146,656 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XBV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 146,656 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 146,656 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 137,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower end corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 137,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn in patches on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower end corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 124,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 124,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut and worn smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 110,329 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 110,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,580 miles

Brake pad warning showing but pads not obviously worn

Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,372 miles

Brake pad warning showing

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

Nearside headlight unit filled with condensation

Symbol for rear foglight warning light worn away

Fail 27 Oct 2020 85,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning showing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlight unit filled with condensation

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Symbol for rear foglight warning light worn away

Pass 12 Dec 2019 79,183 miles

smaller tyres fitted to rear (larger should always be to rear)

Fail 11 Dec 2019 79,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

smaller tyres fitted to rear (larger should always be to rear)

Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

advise : edgwear on all tyres

Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,058 miles

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 68,617 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 67,224 miles

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

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Little reserve travel on Park Brake Lever

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,657 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 56,705 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,017 miles

Nearside front brake disc inner surface corroded

Offside front brake disc inner surface corroded.

Pass 29 May 2009 40,865 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 40,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,693 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,945 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 28,945 miles

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

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 XBV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

A2 XBV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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