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SP02 NFG

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

175,586 mi
Last recorded175,586 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 NFG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 175,586 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 175,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 163,609 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 163,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 162,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 153,567 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 153,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 144,748 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 144,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,021 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 124,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 119,199 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,351 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front drive shaft inner oil seal has slight leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 113,351 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front drive shaft inner oil seal has slight leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 103,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,644 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,398 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn to inner edge

Nearside headlight is full of condensation but the beam pattern is not affected

Offside front tyre slightly worn to inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2013 88,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn to inner edge

Nearside headlight is full of condensation but the beam pattern is not affected

Offside front tyre slightly worn to inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,501 miles

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

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 30 Mar 2012 77,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 19 May 2010 53,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyre sidewalls generally poor - small cuts/cracks present

Some unbalance recorded front brakes

Fail 18 May 2010 53,938 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyre sidewalls generally poor - small cuts/cracks present

Some unbalance recorded front brakes

Pass 29 May 2009 41,385 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 41,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,756 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front windscreen chipped nearside upper

Oil leak from top of engine running onto gearbox

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,081 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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SP02 NFG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SP02 NFG, 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 SP02 NFG registered?

SP02 NFG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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