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FL03 DZH

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

143,070 mi
Last recorded143,070 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 DZH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 143,070 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))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 143,069 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 13,680 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 13,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 129,114 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 129,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/50/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,635 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2017 122,634 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly siezed/binding (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s 100kg and o/s 200kg (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working ALL THREE (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working ALL THREE (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,059 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 116,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 108,630 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 108,627 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 100,919 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,919 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,491 miles

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

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

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

pad warning light on

Fail 19 Feb 2013 93,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

pad warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 84,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 78,181 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2010 70,374 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2009 61,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,291 miles

Stonechips in front windscreen. Kerb damage to alloy rims. Rear tyre inner treads slightly stepped & cracking.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,641 miles

Slight dent to near side front wheel rim

Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,989 miles

as per 0riginal test no 511378156081

Fail 27 Feb 2006 35,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

borderline corrosion & wear to front brake discs †perishing to brake hoses †slight binding to osf wheel †perishing & cracking to rear tyre treads †borderlin e tread wear to nsf tyre

slight smear from front wiper †stone chips in windscreen †engine/gearbox wet with oil †outer sills covered in plastic trim

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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FL03 DZH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FL03 DZH, 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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FL03 DZH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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