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ESZ 9818

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

238,220 mi
Last recorded238,220 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 9818
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 238,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 227,833 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes starting to split. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 227,820 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes starting to split. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 222,871 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 214,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 26 Jan 2021 193,817 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 193,803 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 179,698 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 170,345 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2019 169,305 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 156,739 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 143,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 133,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 125,992 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 118,689 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,933 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 105,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wire broken on nearside front brake pad warning sensor

Fail 15 Jan 2012 105,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2011 99,031 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 87,643 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 87,643 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 77,689 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 77,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 51,243 miles

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

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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ESZ 9818 is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ESZ 9818, 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 ESZ 9818 registered?

ESZ 9818 is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is ESZ 9818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 9818 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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