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FV03 SZJ

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,147 mi
Last recorded88,147 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 SZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 88,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,529 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 75,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,871 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe is showing some corrosion.

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

The rear number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 17 Dec 2020 63,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe is showing some corrosion.

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

The rear number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,083 miles

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2019 63,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 61,419 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,712 miles

MIL light on dash.

Small crack on the centre exhaust section, not blowing at time of test.

coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,975 miles

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

Offside Rear caliper brake pipe corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,033 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear caliper brake pipe slightly corroed

Slight play in the nearside front inner steering joint.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,201 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,363 miles

The nearside front and offside front tyres showing signs of wear/worn low on the tyre edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 52,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

The nearside front and offside front tyres showing signs of wear/worn low on the tyre edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The exhaust system appears to be blowing very slightly in the area around the front pipe/manifold.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,289 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,433 miles

The rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,402 miles

The exhaust blowing slightly from manifold/front pipe area.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 44,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The exhaust blowing slightly from manifold/front pipe area.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,033 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,524 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 30,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 May 2006 30,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FV03 SZJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV03 SZJ, 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 FV03 SZJ registered?

FV03 SZJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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