2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Audi A2 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,151 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,151 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  10. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes29.9%
  2. Suspension26.0%
  3. Lights & electrics25.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.6%
  5. Tyres7.5%
  6. Body & chassis7.2%
  7. Steering7.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Audi A2?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2003 Audi A2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,151 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Audi A2?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2003 Audi A2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).