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SS03 SZO

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,560 mi
Last recorded105,560 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS03 SZO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,560 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 105,057 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 104,600 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 103,323 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,788 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2021 100,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2018 97,616 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorating (blow at flexi)

advise frontv springs corroded

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 21 May 2018 97,616 miles

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

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

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorating (blow at flexi)

advise frontv springs corroded

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 May 2017 93,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded advise n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise front springs corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 93,978 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded advise n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise front springs corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 89,406 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2016 89,406 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2015 86,671 miles

exhaust deteriorated

mil light on

Fail 20 May 2015 86,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

mil light on

Pass 22 May 2014 83,356 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 79,583 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 79,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 75,165 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall slight damage

Fail 21 May 2012 75,165 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight pitting

o/s/r tyre wall slight damage

Pass 27 May 2011 69,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs slight pitting

o/s/f tyre wall damaged not to cords running off on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2010 63,452 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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 May 2009 56,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres run off on inner edge but still legal

Pass 28 May 2008 46,395 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,000 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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SS03 SZO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SS03 SZO, 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 SS03 SZO registered?

SS03 SZO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is SS03 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS03 SZO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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