2003 Audi A2 1.4L Petrol · AF03 LOH
2003 Audi A2 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 104,289 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A2
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF03 LOH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2022
- 104,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF03 LOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A2 (AF03 LOH) between December 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AF03 LOH Mileage History
- 08/12/2021103,815 mi
- 19/10/2022104,277 mi+462 mi
- 20/10/2022104,289 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 548 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A2 (8Z)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- 1.4 16v Petrol Coil-Pack MisfireModerate
The A2's 75bhp 1.4 16v MPI petrol (AWW/AUA/AXP family) is one of the toughest small engines of its era, but Autocar's used guide singles out the coil pack as its recurring fault. Owners on the A2 Owners' Club forum describe exactly the same chase: a cylinder drops out, a diagnostic reads misfire on one cylinder, and a new Bosch coil pack (plus plugs and often leads) clears it. Failure usually shows first when damp gets into the pack area; a neglected misfire will overheat the catalytic converter, turning a £150 fix into a four-figure one.
- 1.4 TDI 90bhp Dual-Mass Flywheel FailureModerate
Autocar names the temperamental dual-mass flywheel as the headline weakness of the 89-90bhp 1.4 TDI (ATL/BHC) engine, alongside a variable-vane turbo that is prone to carbon build-up from UK short-trip use. A2OC members confirm the pattern: a TDi 90 at around 93,000 miles develops a rattle that is a dying DMF, and the correct fix is a Luk clutch-and-flywheel set (the OEM supplier), labour included usually costing more than the car is worth. The earlier 75bhp TDI with fixed flywheel sidesteps this entirely.
- Rear Bumper Vent Seals Flood the Boot-Floor Battery CompartmentModerate
The A2 carries its 12V battery in a well under the boot floor. Autocar's used buying guide warns to check for water in the battery compartment caused by tired seals in the rear bumper, and the A2OC's pinned how-to thread identifies the exact culprits: the bumper vents and their flimsy seals, which dislodge after even a light shunt or a bumper replacement, letting water sheet into the bay - members call it the 'fishtank'. Drowned batteries, corroded earth points and tail-light circuit faults follow; the permanent fix is a bumper-off refit with new seals, and repeated partial repairs rarely hold.
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