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MDT 48

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

128,217 mi
Last recorded128,217 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDT 48
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 128,217 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,037 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 127,037 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 126,145 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 126,142 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 125,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 125,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 125,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 125,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 124,104 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 121,258 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 121,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge with centre of tread worn below minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn smooth on inner edge with chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,478 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,914 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 97,313 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,381 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 89,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 70,485 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,602 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 45,381 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 45,381 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,632 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,552 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 30,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,194 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,375 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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MDT 48 is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MDT 48, 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 MDT 48 registered?

MDT 48 is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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