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IBZ 8851

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,638 mi
Last recorded93,638 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 8851
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 93,638 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 93,638 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,786 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak signs

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 86,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak signs

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,201 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front front exhaust silencer baffles loose

Front Coolant leak signs of leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,296 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,283 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,365 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,867 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 59,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 58,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,959 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,396 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 44,396 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 40,470 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 12 May 2008 34,559 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,909 miles

rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edge...

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,793 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 22,681 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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IBZ 8851 is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 IBZ 8851, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IBZ 8851 registered?

IBZ 8851 is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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