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S12 OPE

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,692 mi
Last recorded174,692 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 OPE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 174,692 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 May 2025 174,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 168,024 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 158,085 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocker dust covers loose

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2023 158,085 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear shocker dust covers loose

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 151,877 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 146,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 139,529 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 133,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 121,377 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 114,032 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 105,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 97,986 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 97,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 89,694 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)

Pass 28 May 2012 80,443 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 73,373 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 66,663 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 66,663 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 58,138 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 46,998 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)

Pass 9 May 2007 36,584 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,222 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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S12 OPE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S12 OPE, 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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S12 OPE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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