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AO03 HCL

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,690 mi
Last recorded126,690 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HCL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 126,690 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 126,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 114,680 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 114,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 108,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 103,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 103,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 93,313 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,814 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 85,814 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,794 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 57,438 miles

As per failure

Fail 16 May 2013 57,420 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre becomming perished on side walls

Pass 17 May 2012 54,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,298 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,151 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,578 miles

both front tyres at legal limits worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,635 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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AO03 HCL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO03 HCL, 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 AO03 HCL registered?

AO03 HCL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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