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HY03 OVB

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,987 mi
Last recorded155,987 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 OVB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 155,987 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 155,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 154,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake warning light on.

Engine Management light on.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 144,141 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 144,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 141,087 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 141,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

emissions not printed

Pass 28 Jan 2014 136,769 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2013 132,540 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 132,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2012 127,309 miles

all 4 tyres in poor condition and worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 121,580 miles

some play in front anti roll bar links ball joints

water pump leaking ? stain + wet down o/s/r corner of block + undertray wet

Pass 6 Feb 2010 117,432 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 117,432 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 99,678 miles

Nearside Front 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 Feb 2007 77,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight nick in n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2006 62,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,627 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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HY03 OVB is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HY03 OVB, 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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HY03 OVB is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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