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SH03 OLK

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,619 mi
Last recorded125,619 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 OLK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 125,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 123,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 121,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 121,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 117,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 114,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber heavily corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2021 114,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 111,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

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

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 107,916 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,724 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 100,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 85,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi pipe worn

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers weak

o/s/r brake binding on

o/s/r hand brake cable outer case worn

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

windscreen scratched

Pass 28 May 2014 76,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 63,509 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 53,918 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 53,500 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 44,825 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,469 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,285 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 20,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OLK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OLK, 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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SH03 OLK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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