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WV03 DCX

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

145,442 mi
Last recorded145,442 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 DCX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 145,442 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 145,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 145,427 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 144,399 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 144,399 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 140,382 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 140,382 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 135,484 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 132,011 miles

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Aug 2019 128,343 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 128,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 124,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot outer clip missing?

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,022 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 12 Feb 2018 122,022 miles

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

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 9 Jan 2017 118,017 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 118,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 110,386 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 110,350 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 100,324 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 100,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,011 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,533 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall slight damage

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,796 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s beam pattern poor nsr tyre inner side wall cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2012 57,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s beam pattern poor nsr tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,344 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,056 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 19,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WV03 DCX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 WV03 DCX, 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 WV03 DCX registered?

WV03 DCX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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