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HG03 GXW

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,538 mi
Last recorded175,538 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 GXW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2023 175,538 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 175,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 172,386 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 170,214 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 170,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 168,162 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 168,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 165,611 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 162,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 159,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 154,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 151,414 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 142,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 142,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 129,314 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 129,314 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 115,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 107,349 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 89,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 72,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,004 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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HG03 GXW is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG03 GXW, 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 HG03 GXW registered?

HG03 GXW is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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