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FT03 FXC

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,462 mi
Last recorded187,462 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 FXC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 187,462 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 187,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 183,087 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 183,087 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 179,293 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 171,070 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 164,788 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

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

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Fail 19 Nov 2016 164,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Oct 2015 157,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Recommend inspection. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Bearing skipping on lock to lock. (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Nail in tread area. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Smoke emission high.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 156,799 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29" (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Recommend inspection. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Bearing skipping on lock to lock. (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Nail in tread area. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Smoke emission high.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 152,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front grille catch faulty. Recommend replacement.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 152,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front grille catch faulty. Recommend replacement.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 147,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper smeary.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Starter motor noisey.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 147,292 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper smeary.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Starter motor noisey.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 143,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 143,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread remaining

rear axle corroded

rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 7 Oct 2011 117,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper scuff mark n/s screen.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 117,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper mechanism worn/play.

wiper scuff mark n/s screen.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,682 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 97,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,613 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,168 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 73,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 60,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre twisted on tread

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 60,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre twisted on tread

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,538 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 48,538 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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FT03 FXC is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FT03 FXC, 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 FT03 FXC registered?

FT03 FXC is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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