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MA03 EBJ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,342 mi
Last recorded149,342 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 EBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 149,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 143,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 137,297 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 137,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 122,759 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 122,759 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 119,469 miles

hand brake high travel

Fail 9 Dec 2020 119,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake high travel

Pass 10 Dec 2019 116,146 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2019 116,146 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2018 111,300 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 111,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,724 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 107,724 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1855016 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,855 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,300 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 59,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,997 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 55,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,846 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 53,846 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,190 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,062 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,798 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,298 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,084 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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MA03 EBJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MA03 EBJ, 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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MA03 EBJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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