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VK03 HPL

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,869 mi
Last recorded145,869 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 HPL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 145,869 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear shockers - covered by tape - both sides

signs of surface rust/corrosion to components

sill covers and engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2025 145,864 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear shockers - covered by tape - both sides

signs of surface rust/corrosion to components

sill covers and engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2023 145,813 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 144,423 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 144,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 144,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH Sides. (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Appears to be coming from the tandem pump area. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2016 144,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Can not be adjusted, adjusters seized. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak Major Oil Leak!!!!! ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 144,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush ball joint . (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 144,039 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV Boot needs tightening up on the clip. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush ball joint . (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak.

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 143,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 143,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 134,485 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 134,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 127,255 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Mar 2011 119,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside number plate light defective

Pass 7 Mar 2010 103,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 102,613 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2009 85,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF inner cv boot insecure

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,988 miles

front tyres worn low edges

rear number plate discoloured

rear tyres worn edges/uneven

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 72,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn low edges

rear number plate discoloured

rear tyres worn edges/uneven

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,226 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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VK03 HPL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VK03 HPL, 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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VK03 HPL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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