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RO03 RXW

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,019 mi
Last recorded135,019 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 RXW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 135,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 135,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/50R19V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/50R19V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 122,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50R16 Fullrun (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 122,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50R16 Fullrun (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 115,295 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated - offside

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 115,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens deteriorated - offside

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 103,873 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 103,873 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 100,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 100,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Noise on rotation from nearside front suspension

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tread & has cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 100,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,935 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded, where vehicle has been left standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lenses starting to deteriorate and discolour, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in one position on inner sidewall, small cracks unable to see any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Was flat, possibly has been run flat (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inside edge of tread, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate starting to deteriorate/delaminate (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blade smears on the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 94,935 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded, where vehicle has been left standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lenses starting to deteriorate and discolour, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in one position on inner sidewall, small cracks unable to see any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Was flat, possibly has been run flat (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inside edge of tread, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate starting to deteriorate/delaminate (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blade smears on the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,900 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,275 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,231 miles

Front Tyres Wearing bald at inner egde shoulder

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,109 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 65,162 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,120 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,916 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SEVERELY PERISHED.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,241 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 29,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,931 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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RO03 RXW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RO03 RXW, 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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RO03 RXW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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