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FV03 MLU

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,486 mi
Last recorded128,486 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 MLU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 128,486 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 124,011 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Sep 2011 235,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside headlight lens dirty

vehicle very dirty

Pass 14 May 2010 222,195 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 222,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 205,646 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 191,645 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 191,645 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 164,967 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 128,788 miles

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

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

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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FV03 MLU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV03 MLU, 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 FV03 MLU registered?

FV03 MLU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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