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ST03 HDN

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,516 mi
Last recorded171,516 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 HDN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 171,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 171,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 161,771 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 161,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 143,054 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And offside ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 128,127 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 128,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 116,253 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 116,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 102,431 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre uneven on tread

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

Fail 22 May 2019 102,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre uneven on tread

Pass 17 Jul 2018 99,326 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,472 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 94,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,393 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 81,561 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,884 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,816 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,696 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 60,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs coroded and scored

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,465 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,205 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008
Fail 16 Jan 2008 49,426 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 35,861 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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ST03 HDN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST03 HDN, 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 ST03 HDN registered?

ST03 HDN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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