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LS03 GDX

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

103,649 mi
Last recorded103,649 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 GDX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 103,649 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

amber oil warning lamp on

bonnet release cable defective

engine light not illuminating

engine rough on idle

exhaust emits white smoke during emissions test

Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 98,809 miles

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))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp panel adrift

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear offside and nearside bump stop sleeves broken

vehicle showing signs of excess condensation smoke on second fast idle test

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,959 miles

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

Nearside front lower wishbone different type to offside

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 87,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,528 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 87,527 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light is on and engine is running rough

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,921 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 70,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear shock absorbers plastic covers insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,522 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine light on

advise rear shock absorbers plastic covers insecure

Pass 31 May 2013 62,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,069 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls badly perished.

O/S/F tyre sidewall cut / damage.

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

Pass 25 May 2011 52,493 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 May 2011 52,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2010 47,597 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r door not open from autsede or insede

Fail 14 May 2010 47,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r door not open from autsede or insede

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,877 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 42,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2008 38,215 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,208 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 33,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,651 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 27,651 miles

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

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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LS03 GDX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LS03 GDX, 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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LS03 GDX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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