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BD03 AKZ

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

159,489 mi
Last recorded159,489 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 AKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 159,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 155,072 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 155,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 151,264 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 146,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 142,695 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 142,680 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 137,227 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 137,227 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 135,521 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 134,447 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 132,114 miles

Nearside Front nearside rear wheels inner rim damage

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

Pass 25 May 2017 129,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall perished

Fail 25 May 2017 129,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear plus nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall perished

Pass 19 May 2016 127,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 121,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 118,166 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 111,115 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 95,980 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 95,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 83,132 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2011 83,132 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,611 miles

both number plates deteriorating

Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,948 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,033 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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BD03 AKZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BD03 AKZ, 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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BD03 AKZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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