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FY03 PRX

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,130 mi
Last recorded117,130 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 PRX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 117,130 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,180 miles

Nearside Rear Wall damaged on the tyre.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 113,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Wall damaged on the tyre.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 106,935 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 106,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,446 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 97,445 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,008 miles

ALL TYRES SIDE WALLS / WHEEL RIMS (ALLOY) KERB DAMAGED

COIL SPRINGS BECOMING CORRODED

NO PLATES BECOMING SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

REAR BUMP STOPS ON SHOCKERS DETERIORATED / SHOCKER COVERS DROPPED DOWN

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,570 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER COVERS DROPPED DOWN / BUMP STOP RUBBERS DETERIORATED

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED / SLIGHTLY LOOSE ADVISE ATTENTION

WHEEL RIMS (ALLOY) KERB DAMAGED

Fail 4 Jul 2012 83,569 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

REAR BRAKES UNBALANCED

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED / SLIGHTLY LOOSE ADVISE ATTENTION

WHEEL RIMS (ALLOY) KERB DAMAGED

Fail 23 Jul 2011 77,098 miles

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER CASINGS BECOMING SLIGHTLY SPLIT / DETERIORATED / POSS STARTING TO GET WATER INGRESS ADVISE TO REPLACE

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / OUTER TOP PLASTIC COVERS DROPPED DOWN / ADVISE TO REPLACE

NEARSIDE HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERN SLIGHTLY DEFFUSED

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS TOP SECTION SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / HOLED IN REFLECTOR SECTION / ADVISE TO REPLACE BEFOR WATER INGRESS TAPPED OVER AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED

SLIGHT BINDING ON REAR BRAKES

TYRES SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED 205 / 40 / 17 W

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 77,098 miles

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER CASINGS BECOMING SLIGHTLY SPLIT / DETERIORATED / POSS STARTING TO GET WATER INGRESS ADVISE TO REPLACE

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / OUTER TOP PLASTIC COVERS DROPPED DOWN / ADVISE TO REPLACE

NEARSIDE HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERN SLIGHTLY DEFFUSED

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS TOP SECTION SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / HOLED IN REFLECTOR SECTION / ADVISE TO REPLACE BEFOR WATER INGRESS TAPPED OVER AT TIME OF TEST

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED

SLIGHT BINDING ON REAR BRAKES

TYRES SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED 205 / 40 / 17 W

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,684 miles

ADVISE ON DIESEL FUEL ADDATIVE

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS IN REAR SHOCKERS DTERIORATED

Fail 26 Jul 2010 71,684 miles

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

ADVISE ON DIESEL FUEL ADDATIVE

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS IN REAR SHOCKERS DTERIORATED

Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,681 miles

n/s/f headlamp slighly condansateded up

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2009 65,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f headlamp slighly condansateded up

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,218 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 58,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,602 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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FY03 PRX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY03 PRX, 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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FY03 PRX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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