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P28 OXY

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,948 mi
Last recorded130,948 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 OXY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 130,948 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 130,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 21 Feb 2025 130,606 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 130,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,156 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 129,230 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight play in the front steering arms

The nearside front brake flexible hose is secured via a cable tie

Fail 20 Jun 2019 129,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine oil is low

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight play in the front steering arms

The nearside front brake flexible hose is secured via a cable tie

Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,445 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 126,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 125,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 121,066 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 119,379 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 119,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 115,955 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 115,955 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,749 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 110,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,452 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS IMPACT MARKS ON OUTER WALL

Pass 9 Jun 2011 100,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,640 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,839 miles

CATALYTIC CONVERTOR VERY NOISY SUSPECT BROKEN INTERNALS

Fail 5 Jun 2009 85,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,459 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 67,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 55,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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P28 OXY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P28 OXY, 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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P28 OXY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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