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MJ03 XJL

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,625 mi
Last recorded120,625 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 XJL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,625 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Sterring Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 120,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Sterring Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 117,596 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 117,595 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 24 May 2022 108,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on there inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on there inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens is slightly damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2021 99,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 93,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 88,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2017 85,196 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,753 miles

Nearside Rear radial cracks in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 71,489 miles

NS sill trim damaged

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake pipes bulged under protective coating

rear tyres - tread split

Fail 7 Oct 2013 68,092 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake pipes bulged under protective coating

rear tyres - tread split

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres inner edges badly scrubbed

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,228 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,507 miles

Front brake discs badly worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,335 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,677 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,636 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,321 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,425 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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MJ03 XJL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ03 XJL, 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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MJ03 XJL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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