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SH03 MXF

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,660 mi
Last recorded95,660 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 MXF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,660 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 93,455 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 91,623 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,110 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,622 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 80,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,280 miles

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

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

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

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 80,276 miles

Central Front Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe weakened and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Outer both rear shockers corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,722 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and corroded centre section corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heatshield insecure at fuel tank

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 72,690 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 72,690 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,757 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,677 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 58,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 50,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,718 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,933 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 33,928 miles

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear tyres cracking on outer wall & worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,151 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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SH03 MXF is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH03 MXF, 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 SH03 MXF registered?

SH03 MXF is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is SH03 MXF safe to buy?

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