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VU03 XAG

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,161 mi
Last recorded101,161 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 XAG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 101,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 100,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,399 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 90,920 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 90,920 miles

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 88,479 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 88,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,708 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,352 miles

both rear tyres perished

eml on

Fail 17 Nov 2014 76,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

eml on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,191 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 65,311 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,988 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,106 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,350 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 54,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,498 miles

n/s/r bump stop broken

rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2006 39,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r bump stop broken

rear tyres cracking

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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VU03 XAG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VU03 XAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 XAG registered?

VU03 XAG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is VU03 XAG safe to buy?

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