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HJ03 LWG

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

203,292 mi
Last recorded203,292 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 LWG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 203,292 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

disc back plates rusted

fuel filter damp

headlights discoloured

Pass 22 Feb 2022 198,886 miles

handbrake stiff and readings low

headlights discoloured

Pass 4 Mar 2021 193,594 miles

both headlights discoloured

front and rear brakes binding

front disc back plates rusted away

front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2021 193,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

both headlights discoloured

front and rear brakes binding

front disc back plates rusted away

front discs badly worn

front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2020 190,656 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 183,762 miles

both headlights discoloured

front disc back plates rusted

fuel filter damp

slight play in offside front ball joint

Fail 11 Feb 2019 183,659 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both headlights discoloured

front disc back plates rusted

fuel filter damp

slight play in offside front ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2018 175,627 miles

discs back plates rusted

discs badly worn

headlights discoloured

offside rear shocker weak

Fail 20 Feb 2018 175,534 miles

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

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

discs back plates rusted

discs badly worn

headlights discoloured

offside rear shocker weak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 168,346 miles

front antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2016 161,512 miles

both front tyres on 2 mm

both headlights discoloured

nearside rear shocker starting to leak

slight play in front drop links

Pass 23 Feb 2015 154,118 miles

front discs slightly warped

Fail 16 Feb 2015 154,070 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front discs slightly warped

Pass 7 Feb 2014 145,373 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 145,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres unevenly worn

condesation in headlights

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 28 Feb 2013 136,396 miles

inner cv boots starting to split

nearside front drop link slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2012 128,255 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 116,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 116,522 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 104,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 104,710 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 94,459 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 94,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 84,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,341 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 71,148 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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HJ03 LWG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HJ03 LWG, 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 HJ03 LWG registered?

HJ03 LWG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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