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A2 XHJ

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

208,659 mi
Last recorded208,659 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 208,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 208,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 208,498 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 208,332 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 208,332 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 207,953 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 205,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 205,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 199,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 199,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 186,912 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 186,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 171,046 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 160,203 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 160,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 157,235 miles

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

offside front tyre (inner edge)near wear bars

Pass 7 Jan 2014 145,879 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 129,420 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 113,049 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,969 miles

full engine and under body covers fitted//

Fail 24 Jan 2011 96,969 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

full engine and under body covers fitted//

Pass 23 Jan 2010 83,531 miles

engine under tray fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,232 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 72,231 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

under bonnet not inspected [fixed type] engine under tray fitted. front brake discs inner faces corroded. o/s rear tyre starting to perish. 4 wheel trims fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 50,235 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 50,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XHJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red 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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

A2 XHJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is A2 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 XHJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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