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LD03 MSY

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,892 mi
Last recorded142,892 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 MSY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 142,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2018 136,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 26 Jan 2018 136,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2017 121,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,773 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,654 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 91,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 91,626 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter seeping grease (clip missing)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 82,100 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear springs rusted

n/s/f headlamp deteriated

n/s/f inner cv gaitor insecure

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2013 82,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear springs rusted

n/s/f headlamp deteriated

n/s/f inner cv gaitor insecure

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

all road wheels in bead rims slightly distorted

Fail 21 Mar 2012 73,623 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels in bead rims slightly distorted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,617 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside inner c.v. gaiter insecure

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside inner c.v. gaiter insecure

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,462 miles

nearside and offside rear indicators faded

offside rear wheel slight buckle on inside rim

rear number plate faded

Fail 18 Mar 2009 59,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear indicators faded

offside rear wheel slight buckle on inside rim

rear number plate faded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,908 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 52,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 47,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,798 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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LD03 MSY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LD03 MSY, 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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LD03 MSY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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