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GJ03 OBZ

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

174,451 mi
Last recorded174,451 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 174,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 160,467 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 160,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 149,135 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 149,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 143,189 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 143,188 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 133,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear ex pipe cracked and blowing

Fail 27 Feb 2018 133,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,591 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 124,152 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 114,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 106,529 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 99,788 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 99,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 91,740 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 91,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 91,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 78,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Slight lip on front brake discs.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,249 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 61,193 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,548 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 37,606 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,446 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,475 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

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

both front brake disc lipped and scored

rear number plate de-laminating

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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GJ03 OBZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GJ03 OBZ, 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 GJ03 OBZ registered?

GJ03 OBZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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