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SB03 HBF

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,555 mi
Last recorded152,555 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 HBF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,555 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 139,189 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 136,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 133,574 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 133,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 122,608 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 117,710 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,206 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 108,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish & wearing on the inner tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,609 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 99,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 96,736 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,202 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 81,291 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,437 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 59,408 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,404 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 44,317 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,381 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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SB03 HBF is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SB03 HBF, 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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SB03 HBF is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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