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FG03 XTR

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,219 mi
Last recorded145,219 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XTR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 145,219 miles

Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2025 145,219 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2024 141,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 137,974 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 135,898 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to all underfloor components

Fail 5 Aug 2022 135,890 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to all underfloor components

Pass 11 Aug 2021 134,113 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 131,230 miles

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

coolant level low

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to under floor components

Pass 24 Jul 2019 128,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 125,228 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 122,441 miles

All exhaust system corroded

Engine light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 122,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All exhaust system corroded

Engine light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 119,493 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 119,493 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,241 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management lamp on

floor/engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Fail 13 Aug 2015 116,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management lamp on

floor/engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2014 112,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2013 106,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 87,744 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 87,744 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner wall deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,947 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 71,894 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,763 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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FG03 XTR is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG03 XTR, 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 FG03 XTR registered?

FG03 XTR is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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