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SM03 LPL

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,513 mi
Last recorded234,513 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 LPL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 234,513 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 215,636 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 198,004 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 181,677 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 166,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 152,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 150,359 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 150,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 147,779 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 146,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 138,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 136,353 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 125,608 miles

Both rear bumps stops perished

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

Fail 20 May 2014 125,601 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nearside rear bump stop perished

offside front anti roll bar link rod has slight play in a ball joint

offside rear bump stop perished

oil leak

tyre repair bottle expired 02/2007

Pass 14 May 2013 113,602 miles

both rear indecators slightly discoloured

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

front wiper smearing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2012 102,120 miles

Both rear bump stops worn

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

Fail 3 May 2012 102,113 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear bump stops worn.

Pass 12 May 2011 91,832 miles

Both rear bump stops worn.

Slight wear on front brake discs.

Fail 9 May 2011 91,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox leaking oil.

Both rear bump stops worn.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight wear on front brake discs.

o/s number plate cracked and hanging down but still works.

Pass 4 May 2010 79,855 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 4 May 2010 79,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 68,994 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,916 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 36,512 miles

drivers washer jet poor

Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,049 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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SM03 LPL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM03 LPL, 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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SM03 LPL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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