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MF03 TZE

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

221,590 mi
Last recorded221,590 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 TZE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 221,590 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (2) Two Hazed / Scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall Damaged / cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both(2) two (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 221,590 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (2) Two Hazed / Scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall Damaged / cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both(2) two (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 218,772 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 216,161 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Boot lid does not latch closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift (both)

Pass 14 Nov 2022 212,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2021 210,207 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2021 210,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 209,581 miles

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on edges(raised tread) advise replacement

Slight damage offside rear wheel

Slight rear brake imbalance

Stone chip in screen

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2020 209,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on edges(raised tread) advise replacement

Slight damage offside rear wheel

Stone chip in screen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 208,548 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2019 208,548 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2018 206,537 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine and sill cover fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2017 202,098 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine and sill covers fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 16 Sep 2017 202,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine and sill covers fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 1 Oct 2016 195,955 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 191,626 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)

Slight play in the NS Inner rack joint

both rear bump stops split

Fail 25 Aug 2015 191,626 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in the NS Inner rack joint

both rear bump stops split

Pass 20 Jun 2014 183,377 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 183,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 175,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 175,830 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 165,455 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 149,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 149,160 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 133,766 miles

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

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

possible diesel leak front end

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 15 May 2009 113,269 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 88,249 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 66,598 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,158 miles

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

unevern wear on offside front tyre.

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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MF03 TZE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel 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 MF03 TZE, 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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MF03 TZE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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