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OV03 JXK

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,471 mi
Last recorded193,471 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 JXK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 193,471 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 193,471 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 184,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 177,273 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Rear axle and suspension components slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 177,273 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Rear axle and suspension components slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 169,636 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front and rear coil springs showing corrosion

front brake back plates showing corrosion

front brake discs showing wear

rear number plate showing deterioration

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under shield

Pass 9 Dec 2021 163,407 miles

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

child seat fitted

front brake back plates showing corrosion

front brake discs showing wear

n/s and o/s front and rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear number plate showing deterioration

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under shield

Pass 6 Jan 2021 155,686 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust heat shield needs attention

front brake back plates showing corrosion

o/s/f tyre sidewall showing damage and front tyres showing deterioration

rear number plate showing deterioration

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under shield

Pass 9 Jan 2020 148,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

child seat fitted

o/s/f brake back plate showing corrosion

o/s/f tyre sidewall showing damage

rear shock absorber dust covers and n/s/f shock absorber dust cover insecure

under shield

Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/f brake back plate showing corrosion

o/s/f tyre sidewall showing damage

rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under shield

Pass 1 Sep 2018 138,250 miles

rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under shield

Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955016 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,800 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside also dust covers deteriorating (2.7.2a)

child fitted to nearside rear unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,253 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,112 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,788 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 89,987 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 89,987 miles

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,389 miles

suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,337 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,829 miles

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

both front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,461 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 JXK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JXK, 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 JXK registered?

OV03 JXK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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