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MK03 RFZ

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,657 mi
Last recorded151,657 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 RFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 151,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 151,656 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 141,189 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 141,184 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 140,260 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

engine mountings weak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 140,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge several cuts (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

engine mountings weak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 132,951 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 125,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust middle pipe is corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 121,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 116,181 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 112,051 miles

advise slight play at off side front hub area

Pass 30 Apr 2010 111,599 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 111,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 86,230 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 73,079 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 73,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,617 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 55,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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MK03 RFZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MK03 RFZ, 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 MK03 RFZ registered?

MK03 RFZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is MK03 RFZ safe to buy?

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