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SP03 AFA

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 AFA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 113,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 94,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 80,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,798 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake bacck plates corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 64,786 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake bacck plates corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,284 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various including pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including axle and rear springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front back plates corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,864 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2019 62,853 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 60,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,969 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,137 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both also pads low (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,107 miles

Front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,116 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,794 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,752 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,653 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,957 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 26,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,853 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 22,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,004 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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SP03 AFA is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel 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 SP03 AFA, 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 SP03 AFA registered?

SP03 AFA is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is SP03 AFA safe to buy?

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