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VN03 HPE

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

120,072 mi
Last recorded120,072 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 HPE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 120,072 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 116,492 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 116,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 112,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 108,323 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 108,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 104,195 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 104,109 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 99,770 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 99,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 96,570 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 96,500 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake outer split (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,767 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,926 miles

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

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

rear Tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs have a slight lip

front brake pads are close to limit

Fail 25 Jun 2015 71,876 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs have a slight lip

front brake pads are close to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,210 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 66,186 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,603 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,953 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 58,950 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,595 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 53,530 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,788 miles

slight wear anti roll bar bushes

tyres slight unevan wear wheel rims slight distorted

Fail 10 Feb 2010 42,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate faded, but readable.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,486 miles

Rear number plate faded, but readable.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,035 miles

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

advise petrol cap cover difficult access

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,197 miles

Offside rear tyre has 2 very small cuts in sidewall. All 4 rims has minor surface damage.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,499 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,055 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 20,974 miles

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

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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VN03 HPE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 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 VN03 HPE, 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 VN03 HPE registered?

VN03 HPE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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