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HG03 HVW

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,151 mi
Last recorded76,151 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 HVW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 76,151 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,493 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2024 71,493 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2023 67,173 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2023 67,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 62,159 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,207 miles

plastic covers over outer body sills

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2020 55,207 miles

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

plastic covers over outer body sills

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,611 miles

Coolant leak In engine bay, heater core hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 51,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak In engine bay, heater core hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/ 50 R16 81V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/ 50 R16 81V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,825 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,837 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 17 Oct 2017 40,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 35,791 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,400 miles

plastic covers under car

Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,188 miles

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 15,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 14,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 12,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,387 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 10,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 8,408 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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HG03 HVW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HG03 HVW, 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 HG03 HVW registered?

HG03 HVW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is HG03 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 HVW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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