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MD03 DBU

2003 Audi A2

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,826 mi
Last recorded64,826 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,826 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,412 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 60,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,361 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,617 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,616 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished but not showing chords

Fail 29 Oct 2010 46,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished but not showing chords

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 42,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,101 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 37,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

cut in o/s/r inner tyre wall not exposing inner cords

small chip in windscreen but not in drivers view

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,254 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 31,227 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

keep check front wiper, both rear tyres outer walls damaged.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,128 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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MD03 DBU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MD03 DBU, 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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MD03 DBU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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