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FV03 VLZ

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,093 mi
Last recorded140,093 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 140,093 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 134,258 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 130,657 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,426 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 123,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 118,099 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 118,099 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 110,534 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 96,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,524 miles

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

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

near side tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,575 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,070 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 44,868 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 38,212 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 VLZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

FV03 VLZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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