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HD03 ULU

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,922 mi
Last recorded182,922 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 182,922 miles

off side front tyre slight side wall damage

oil leak

slight play detected in off side front anti roll bar link

Fail 4 Feb 2026 182,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

off side front tyre slight side wall damage

oil leak

slight play detected in off side front anti roll bar link

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 180,138 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 180,138 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 178,032 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 178,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 176,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Jan 2023 176,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front discs poor condition

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Feb 2022 172,531 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 172,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 169,311 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 169,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 166,909 miles

near side front tyre has slight bulge in side wall

Fail 22 Jan 2020 166,907 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

near side front tyre has slight bulge in side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2019 163,984 miles

hand brake poor

off side rear light unit damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2018 160,379 miles

Off side front tyre has splits in side wall

Fail 24 Jan 2018 160,379 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front tyre has splits in side wall

Pass 25 Jan 2017 157,017 miles

Brake warning light on

Fail 23 Jan 2017 156,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 152,709 miles

brake pad wear indicator wires broken(light on)

offside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 27 Jan 2016 152,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad wear indicator wires broken(light on)

offside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 149,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

pad warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2015 149,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

pad warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2014 146,121 miles

brake pad warning light on

rear brakes slightly out of balance

small crack in o/s/r light unit

Fail 15 Jan 2014 146,120 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on

condensation in both headlights

rear brakes slightly out of balance

small crack in o/s/r light unit

Pass 29 Jan 2013 142,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 142,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 137,139 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 123,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 100,268 miles

offside front inner cv gaiter leaking

split in offside rear tyre inner wall

Fail 11 Sep 2009 100,268 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front inner cv gaiter leaking

split in offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,900 miles

front pads/discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,831 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 60,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

two minor cuts on n/s/rtyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2006 50,826 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 50,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HD03 ULU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HD03 ULU, 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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HD03 ULU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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