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N400 DLE

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

59,261 mi
Last recorded59,261 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 59,261 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 59,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 58,613 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 58,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear foot and hand brake low and sticking on

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess out cover split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear travel on hand brake

undertray and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2023 56,798 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear o/s and n/s shock-absorbers corroded

undertray and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake and foot brake low and imbalance

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 54,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Nearside Rear hand brake and foot brake low and imbalance

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread devoid inside edge just 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 51,651 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 48,506 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 48,506 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 46,584 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,522 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 45,522 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 43,772 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 43,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 41,961 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 39,432 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 35,587 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 33,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seats and belts not presented

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,384 miles

rear seats and belts not presented

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,771 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 30,771 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 27,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,753 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,370 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 18,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,885 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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N400 DLE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey 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 N400 DLE, 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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N400 DLE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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