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AV03 RVJ

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,530 mi
Last recorded200,530 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 200,530 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 200,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 189,323 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 184,167 miles

both inner cv boots loose

knocking from steering rack

nearside front wishbone bushes perished

offside wheel rim bent

rear suspension rusty

slight leaks from both rear and nearside front nearside shocks

various oil leaks

Fail 23 Oct 2023 184,167 miles

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

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

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

both inner cv boots loose

knocking from steering rack

nearside front wishbone bushes perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside wheel rim bent

rear suspension rusty

slight leaks from both rear and nearside front nearside shocks

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2022 181,511 miles

handbrake cables in poor condition

knocking from steering rack

nearside front wishbone bushes perished

nearside rear tyre worn and rim damaged

slight engine oil leak

slights leaks from nearside front amd offside rear shock absorbers

Fail 18 Oct 2022 181,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

handbrake cables in poor condition

knocking from steering rack

nearside front tyre worn

nearside front wheel rim and tyre damaged

nearside front wishbone bushes perished

slight engine oil leak

slights leaks from nearside front amd offside rear shock absorbers

Pass 28 Oct 2021 170,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 165,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 162,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 155,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight cut on inner sidewall

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 149,038 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 141,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 134,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 128,263 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 110,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre close to excessively worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 110,359 miles

nearside front tyre close to excessively worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 98,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 98,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,809 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,855 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,778 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 21,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV03 RVJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AV03 RVJ, 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 AV03 RVJ registered?

AV03 RVJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is AV03 RVJ safe to buy?

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