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EA03 OVP

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

135,042 mi
Last recorded135,042 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 OVP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 135,042 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 133,814 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 133,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 133,417 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 133,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 132,563 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 132,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 131,865 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to drum metal brake pipe blistering under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 131,121 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 131,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 130,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 130,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 127,674 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,079 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 123,009 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 115,895 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 115,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,267 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,409 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 108,409 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,555 miles

Slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,837 miles

front wiper smearing slightly

slight roughness from nearside front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,050 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel flap solenoid inop. had to release maually via cable

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,949 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

tyre sealant expired (2007)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,418 miles

both front brakes judder

Fail 13 Aug 2010 80,418 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both front brakes judder

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,127 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,394 miles

The nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing signs of slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,969 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 46,809 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,571 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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EA03 OVP is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 EA03 OVP, 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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EA03 OVP is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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