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RF03 MZE

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,304 mi
Last recorded58,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 MZE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 58,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 57,520 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 57,516 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 56,156 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 56,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,007 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 54,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,304 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,210 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)

under trays fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,938 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 44,938 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,293 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 40,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,927 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 37,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 33,550 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,550 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,150 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,364 miles

both rear tyers cracking out

Fail 7 Jul 2009 29,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyers cracking out

Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,706 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,073 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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RF03 MZE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RF03 MZE, 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 RF03 MZE registered?

RF03 MZE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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