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OU03 MLF

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,710 mi
Last recorded192,710 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 MLF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 192,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 185,646 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 185,646 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 181,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Head lamp adjuster slow to operate.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak.

Park brake lever long travel.

Fail 6 Jul 2021 181,142 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Head lamp adjuster slow to operate.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 178,189 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 178,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 178,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 172,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner C.V boot slightly damage

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

Offside Front Tyre worn edge inner side

Fail 21 May 2018 172,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner C.V boot slightly damage

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn edge inner side

Pass 5 May 2017 162,192 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 148,547 miles

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

slight judder front brakes

surface corrosion front suspension,rear axle,rear springs,rear shockers

Pass 23 Mar 2015 134,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 120,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight leak from o/s/f inner cv boot

Fail 27 Mar 2013 106,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no plate in poor condition. secure and readable.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 106,534 miles

rear no plate in poor condition. secure and readable.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,322 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face.o/s and n/s driveshaft inner gaiter clips missing.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,591 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 64,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,392 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 55,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 50,097 miles

wiper poor

Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,260 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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OU03 MLF is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OU03 MLF, 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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OU03 MLF is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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