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FV03 SZT

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,249 mi
Last recorded85,249 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 SZT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 85,249 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking in tread ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 85,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking in tread ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,969 miles

E.M.L. light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filter bracket broken.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 83,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

E.M.L. light on.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filter bracket broken.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,160 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 78,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,341 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,377 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both rear brakes dragging

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle only just passed full catalyst emissions test

Fail 12 May 2015 71,377 miles

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

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both rear brakes dragging

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle only just passed full catalyst emissions test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,468 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,098 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,719 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,837 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 19,173 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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FV03 SZT is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV03 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

FV03 SZT is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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