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AU03 WFW

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,160 mi
Last recorded126,160 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 WFW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 126,160 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 126,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 116,088 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2024 116,084 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

parking brake lever high

Pass 18 Sep 2023 109,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 104,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 97,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,700 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 91,672 miles

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

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

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,859 miles

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

both front brake discs corroded inner surface

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,721 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

both rear shock absorbers corrosion to casing

under trays obscuring components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front registration plate cracked

under trays obscuring components

Pass 25 Jan 2017 75,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays obscuring components

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,620 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 63,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,141 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,559 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,514 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,387 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,594 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,811 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 40,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,927 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 26,927 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 19,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,951 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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AU03 WFW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AU03 WFW, 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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AU03 WFW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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