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OW03 DXE

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,021 mi
Last recorded201,021 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 DXE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 201,021 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 193,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 182,369 miles

parking brake minimum limits only just met .

Pass 4 Jul 2023 174,749 miles

Offside Inner slight play inner steering rack end

Fail 30 Jun 2023 174,705 miles

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

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

Offside Inner slight play inner steering rack end

Pass 24 Jun 2022 168,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 163,538 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 163,472 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 158,952 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 150,090 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 140,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 130,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,486 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 119,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 109,313 miles

shocker covers on rear not in proper place

Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,390 miles

1/ o/s & n/s wing repeaters loose 2/ wiber smearing

Fail 31 Jul 2013 95,859 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,859 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 90,517 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,107 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 86,107 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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 19 Jul 2010 78,709 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 70,580 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 70,580 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,987 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,332 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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OW03 DXE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW03 DXE, 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 OW03 DXE registered?

OW03 DXE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is OW03 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 DXE shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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