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AO03 UKL

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

172,731 mi
Last recorded172,731 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UKL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 172,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 172,537 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 155,873 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 155,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 136,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 136,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 130,259 miles

the near side rear and off side rear shocker covers are getting worn.

Pass 30 May 2019 130,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 128,732 miles

rear heat shield loose rear

Pass 29 Dec 2016 127,750 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 127,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 124,016 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,113 miles

wiper arm worn resulting in a small patch of the screen not being swept. drivers view of the road not considered to be affected

Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wiper arm worn resulting in a small patch of the screen not being swept. drivers view of the road not considered to be affected

Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,463 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 94,413 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jun 2013 94,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,772 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 80,109 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 80,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 24 May 2010 70,627 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 70,606 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,406 miles

Advise both front brake disc.s are worn / corroded & some loss of contact area.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,937 miles

sill/arch/underside covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2007 38,937 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sill/arch/underside covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2006 35,520 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished

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 UKL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AO03 UKL, 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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AO03 UKL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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