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MT03 EXL

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,223 mi
Last recorded113,223 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 EXL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 113,223 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,780 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 104,763 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,270 miles

engine management displayed

exhaust rusted

underbody plastic trim fitted

child seat fitted at rear

Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,270 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted at rear

engine management displayed

exhaust rusted

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2013 91,440 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,156 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,048 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,658 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 53,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cracking but not to cords or plys

wiper arm touching screen at end of stroke

Fail 27 May 2009 53,821 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cracking but not to cords or plys

wiper arm touching screen at end of stroke

Fail 6 May 2008 45,311 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 45,311 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 34,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 34,417 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,660 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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MT03 EXL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 MT03 EXL, 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 MT03 EXL registered?

MT03 EXL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is MT03 EXL safe to buy?

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