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LX03 VBV

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,049 mi
Last recorded97,049 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 VBV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 97,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,418 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,569 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,672 miles

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

both nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2014 82,672 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,401 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre perished

outer sill covers fitted

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Fail 5 Jul 2013 75,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip in windscreen

e/m/light on dash

nearside rear tyre perished

outer sill covers fitted

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen o/s/f lower

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,524 miles

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

exhaust blow from egr pipe in engine bay

o/s/r tyre wall cracked through old age

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,589 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,587 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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,305 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 33,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)

windscreen wiper blade judders

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,323 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,256 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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LX03 VBV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX03 VBV, 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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What year was LX03 VBV registered?

LX03 VBV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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