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RJ03 VDL

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,900 mi
Last recorded116,900 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 VDL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 116,900 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 115,921 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lens slightly defective (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 109,576 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,595 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 97,386 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position light lens defective

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 93,096 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 87,953 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn low edges on limit

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

both front flexible brake hoses perished

imbalance rear brakes

Fail 9 Jul 2021 87,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn low edges on limit

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

both front flexible brake hoses perished

imbalance rear brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2019 83,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides + inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn + side walls perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip + crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,902 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 76,902 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,109 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 67,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 60,939 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure just before rear suspension beam axle.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,897 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,386 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 37,386 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,260 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 28,260 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 24,236 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 19,932 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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RJ03 VDL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RJ03 VDL, 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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RJ03 VDL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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