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LW03 KSJ

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,316 mi
Last recorded183,316 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 KSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 183,316 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side rear wheel slight binding

coil spring corroded all around 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 183,316 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 side (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side rear wheel slight binding

coil spring corroded all around 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 177,398 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 160,447 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 160,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 142,304 miles

front tyres severly worn on inner edges almost exposing ply-would advise replacing a.s.a.p.

offside front upper shock absorber pivot feels slighty stiff

Fail 8 Jul 2014 142,302 miles

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

front tyres severly worn on inner edges almost exposing ply-would advise replacing a.s.a.p.

offside front upper shock absorber pivot feels slighty stiff

Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,929 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shock absorber dust shrouds insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2013 117,577 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shock absorber dust shrouds insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2012 104,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 94,335 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,722 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 82,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,258 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil overfilled level

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2009 76,258 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil overfilled level

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 69,334 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,037 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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LW03 KSJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LW03 KSJ, 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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LW03 KSJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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