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VU03 XLN

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,096 mi
Last recorded35,096 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 35,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 33,421 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 31,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension surface corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 29,823 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension surface corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 28,818 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 27,317 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 27,317 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 24,760 miles

Nearside Front noise from coil spring

Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,541 miles

all four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,926 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 14,894 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,696 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 10,965 miles

child seat in near side rear seat, seatbelt not checked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,097 miles

n/s/r/ seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,183 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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VU03 XLN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VU03 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

VU03 XLN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 21 April 2003.

Is VU03 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 XLN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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