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FA03 ZVS

2003 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,281 mi
Last recorded135,281 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ZVS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,281 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 133,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 133,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 129,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 123,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 119,604 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 119,601 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 115,342 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 111,270 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,579 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 99,226 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,316 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracked but cord not exposed

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,738 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 71,738 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 68,117 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,552 miles

rear number plate damaged.

rear tyres worn on inside edges.

front screen damaged.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,938 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 32,003 miles

front screen damaged.

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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FA03 ZVS is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FA03 ZVS, 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 FA03 ZVS registered?

FA03 ZVS is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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