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S27 FAW

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

202,958 mi
Last recorded202,958 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 FAW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 202,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 202,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 202,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 199,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake lever high

Fail 25 Aug 2022 199,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake lever high

Pass 8 Jul 2021 198,290 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Jul 2020 195,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met(17%

Pass 27 Apr 2019 194,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 190,302 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2015 184,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 178,609 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 178,609 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 170,712 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 163,676 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 156,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 156,841 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 148,455 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Pass 16 Dec 2009 141,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 133,013 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 124,623 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006
Pass 29 Mar 2006 97,712 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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S27 FAW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S27 FAW, 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 S27 FAW registered?

S27 FAW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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