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EJ03 GUF

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,272 mi
Last recorded145,272 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 GUF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 145,272 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 145,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked / perished on inner and outer edges. 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked / perished on inner and outer edges. 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 138,771 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge. 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge. 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 138,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge. 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge. 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake only just meets MOT requirements

Pass 27 Sep 2023 132,308 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 132,302 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,877 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 122,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 122,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. should be 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,223 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 109,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 104,308 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 104,167 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,985 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,842 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,925 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shock absorber protective shield insecure

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,742 miles

Knocking from offside front when braking in reverse

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,083 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,298 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 20,968 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,865 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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EJ03 GUF is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ03 GUF, 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 EJ03 GUF registered?

EJ03 GUF is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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