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LW03 LSC

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

141,024 mi
Last recorded141,024 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 LSC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 141,024 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 140,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 138,566 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 136,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,037 miles

Nearside Rear backing plate loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shocks rusty

exhaust slight blow

Pass 28 Oct 2020 132,628 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,346 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 130,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 127,032 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 123,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,503 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 118,503 miles

Braking system leaking A.b.s pump area (3.6.A.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 109,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear bumpstop broken

Pass 29 May 2015 109,447 miles

nearside rear bumpstop broken

Pass 14 Jun 2014 103,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,986 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,316 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,736 miles

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

front tyres different size to rear

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,391 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,152 miles

nearside front tyre worn low to 2mm

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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LW03 LSC is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LW03 LSC, 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 LW03 LSC registered?

LW03 LSC is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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