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A2 XEH

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

141,749 mi
Last recorded141,749 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XEH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 141,749 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays installed obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2025 133,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 133,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 127,625 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 127,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 122,423 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 116,686 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 116,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 110,621 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 110,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 105,394 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 105,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 99,029 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 99,029 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 91,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 82,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 73,917 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 64,437 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 64,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 56,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Fail 22 May 2014 56,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 30 May 2013 45,504 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 45,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 41,052 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 41,050 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads cracking

o/s/f suspension damage

Pass 23 May 2011 38,217 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,053 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,020 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 25,969 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 25,969 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 17,693 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,417 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 XEH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

A2 XEH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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