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WG03 WAE

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,988 mi
Last recorded177,988 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 WAE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 177,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears from axle to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 177,964 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears from axle to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 173,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 168,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 168,238 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,795 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 156,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 156,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 154,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 154,561 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 150,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 144,828 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 144,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 127,635 miles

front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edges

nsf seat belt retracting mechanism lazy

Fail 21 Feb 2017 127,635 miles

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

front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edges

nsf seat belt retracting mechanism lazy

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 124,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 119,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and outer edge wear

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit and nail in tread

Pass 21 Jun 2011 112,074 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 100,141 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,389 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,938 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 68,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,402 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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WG03 WAE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 WG03 WAE, 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 WG03 WAE registered?

WG03 WAE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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