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OV03 FRN

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,863 mi
Last recorded192,863 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 FRN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 192,863 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 192,863 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 190,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 189,318 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 186,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 182,196 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 178,653 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 178,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 175,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 172,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 167,373 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 167,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 161,691 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 161,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 157,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 152,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 152,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 141,897 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 130,891 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,716 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 117,378 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 104,739 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 104,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 90,163 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 76,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,196 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,481 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 FRN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV03 FRN, 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 OV03 FRN registered?

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

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