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FC03 HNG

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,170 mi
Last recorded125,170 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HNG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 125,170 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 125,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 121,958 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 121,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 119,696 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,187 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 116,187 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 113,494 miles

Offside headlamp lens damaged but not reduces the light

Fail 15 Feb 2022 113,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlamp lens damaged but not reduces the light

Pass 17 Feb 2021 110,335 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 106,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 94,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,773 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 89,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 85,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,119 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 82,065 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,673 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 73,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Dec 2009 71,045 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 70,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 30 May 2008 66,299 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 66,298 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2007 58,588 miles

full inspection of underside not possible due to plastic covers fitted.

Pass 12 May 2006 47,740 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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FC03 HNG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FC03 HNG, 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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FC03 HNG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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