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OU03 NLF

2003 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,748 mi
Last recorded146,748 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 NLF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 146,748 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

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

fuel flap needs to be opened with emergency release

possible boost leak

Fail 4 Sep 2020 146,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

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

fuel flap needs to be opened with emergency release

possible boost leak

Pass 8 Oct 2019 143,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 141,070 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 141,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 136,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 123,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 115,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 111,593 miles

o.s/f o/s/r tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 6 Sep 2013 107,160 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Sep 2013 107,072 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 96,573 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,490 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,147 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,396 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 55,178 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 55,178 miles

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

o/s tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,176 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 46,176 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 46,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,211 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 35,211 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 NLF is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NLF, 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 NLF is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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