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OV03 HGZ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

131,166 mi
Last recorded131,166 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 131,166 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

sill covers

Fail 29 Jan 2026 131,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

sill covers

Pass 30 Jan 2025 129,832 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,342 miles

plastic sill covers engine cover

Pass 31 Jan 2023 127,004 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 125,241 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 125,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,533 miles

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

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 123,533 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 120,400 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 120,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 116,021 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,754 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 110,765 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,029 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,564 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 94,437 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 94,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,332 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 88,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2011 81,452 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,633 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 78,633 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

warning light on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,917 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 64,917 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 56,787 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall not showing cords

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,428 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,138 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 HGZ 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 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 OV03 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

OV03 HGZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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