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SK03 FZU

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

181,605 mi
Last recorded181,605 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 FZU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 181,605 miles

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

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

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

front wiper smearing

Fail 31 Jul 2025 181,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front wiper smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2024 176,188 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides headlamp lenses slight opaq (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 176,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides headlamp lenses slight opaq (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 170,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 163,960 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2022 163,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 154,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 150,706 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 150,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 144,917 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall splitting 205/40x17

Nearside Rear brake slow reaction

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

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

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

Offside washer poor

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

eml on

Pass 21 Dec 2015 138,936 miles

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

Rear axle bush worn/split

Fail 18 Dec 2015 138,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear axle bush worn/split

Pass 18 Feb 2015 128,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 118,358 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 118,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 107,305 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 107,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 98,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,747 miles

nearside rear shock bump stop deteriorated

slight play at offside front drop link

Fail 30 Apr 2010 85,747 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

nearside rear shock bump stop deteriorated

slight play at offside front drop link

Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,569 miles

advise front wiper blade smearing screen slightly

advise o/s/r h/brake cable spiting through outer casing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,517 miles

rear brake imbalance nearside low

rear nearside+ offside tyreas side walls starting to show small cracks

Pass 15 Aug 2007 59,438 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 46,615 miles

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

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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SK03 FZU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK03 FZU, 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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SK03 FZU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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