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FP03 VHZ

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,777 mi
Last recorded157,777 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 VHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 157,777 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 155,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside.

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 155,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside.

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 149,744 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 143,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 143,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 137,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,105 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 125,122 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,958 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 119,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 113,988 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 113,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 108,636 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,562 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 100,562 miles

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

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)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,789 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,793 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 77,793 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,608 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,833 miles

front tyres 2 to 3mm.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,565 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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FP03 VHZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP03 VHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP03 VHZ registered?

FP03 VHZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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