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OV03 FOA

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 FOA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 82,314 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 78,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,070 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 71,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,178 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ( both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 64,178 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,941 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 56,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,885 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 50,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 37,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 30,194 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 30,194 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,286 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,895 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 26,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,389 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,661 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,855 miles

Slight judder on front brake discs.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,469 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,032 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 19,032 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,974 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,030 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,739 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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OV03 FOA 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 72.4%.

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 OV03 FOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV03 FOA registered?

OV03 FOA is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is OV03 FOA safe to buy?

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