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J12 RWB

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

128,944 mi
Last recorded128,944 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 RWB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,944 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 128,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 124,901 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,392 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 120,065 miles

Hand Brake performance 18% minimum pass 16%

Fail 30 Nov 2021 120,065 miles

Hand Brake performance 18% minimum pass 16%

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front & rear (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 117,140 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 112,994 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 112,994 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front. Also have slight play. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 108,248 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 108,248 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 102,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 86,021 miles

Both headlamp plastic covers are slightly faded

Both rear shock absorber shields are insecure

The front brake discs are badly corroded but perform o.k.

The fuel filer flap lock is broken

The heater hoses are leaking coolant slightly

The rear brake discs are slightly corroded

There are slight marks around the bodywork including all the wheels

There is a slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 86,021 miles

Both headlamp plastic covers are slightly faded

Both rear shock absorber shields are insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The front brake discs are badly corroded but perform o.k.

The fuel filer flap lock is broken

The heater hoses are leaking coolant slightly

The rear brake discs are slightly corroded

There are slight marks around the bodywork including all the wheels

There is a slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,464 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,985 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 20 Oct 2014 66,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,641 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 15 Feb 2012 51,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise full sill covers fitted

advise n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise full sill covers fitted

advise n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,937 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 47,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,158 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,115 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,115 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,345 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,686 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 12,298 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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J12 RWB is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 J12 RWB, 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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J12 RWB is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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