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PA03 DLJ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,286 mi
Last recorded141,286 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 DLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 141,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 140,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 139,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 139,599 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 139,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 139,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 139,164 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 134,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2018 130,293 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 126,326 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,264 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,561 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 108,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 1 Mar 2014 108,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 9 Mar 2013 96,210 miles

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers top cover adrift

brake pad warning light on

engine noisey

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Mar 2013 95,968 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers top cover adrift

brake pad warning light on

engine noisey

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on edge

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and side wall damage and uneven wear on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,843 miles

engine noise. oil leaks.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 85,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine noise. oil leaks.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,832 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 72,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,938 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 63,883 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,547 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,009 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,598 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,546 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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PA03 DLJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PA03 DLJ, 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 PA03 DLJ registered?

PA03 DLJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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