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OU03 MLV

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,596 mi
Last recorded67,596 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 MLV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 67,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,094 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 66,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,231 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 63,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,054 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,324 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,313 miles

Front Tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Rear Brake Discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,585 miles

All four tyres are starting to show age cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,328 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,334 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion on brake disc

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,720 miles

Front brake discs corroded across braking surfaces.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded across braking surfaces.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,374 miles

Child seat N/S/R , as above.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Front tyre outer sidewall damaged in places but no bulges or exposed cords.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,058 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED / PITTED.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,677 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,677 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre "aged " and "cracked "

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,923 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 12,890 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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OU03 MLV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue 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 OU03 MLV, 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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OU03 MLV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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