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L7 GFL

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,635 mi
Last recorded108,635 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 GFL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,635 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,919 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 105,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,255 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,231 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 92,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,839 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,582 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 44,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,914 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 78,073 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,006 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 46,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 38,974 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 38,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,300 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 34,300 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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L7 GFL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L7 GFL, 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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L7 GFL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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