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MA03 EBG

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,791 mi
Last recorded122,791 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 EBG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,791 miles

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

rear brake requirement just met may require adjustment or repair

Fail 28 Mar 2017 122,736 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (5.2.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

E.M.L.ON

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 118,256 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 118,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside inner cv boot leaking greese

rear wheels slightly binding

Fail 24 Mar 2015 113,690 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside inner cv boot leaking greese

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 25 Feb 2014 107,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2013 102,602 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,602 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 98,105 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 98,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bonnet missing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,368 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,717 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 73,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine manegment light on

engine miss fireing

Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,767 miles

both front tyres damaged

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2007 45,433 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR MOVED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2007 45,433 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR MOVED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,848 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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MA03 EBG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MA03 EBG, 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 MA03 EBG registered?

MA03 EBG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is MA03 EBG safe to buy?

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