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OU03 NLG

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

292,886 mi
Last recorded292,886 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 NLG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 292,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 272,229 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 254,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

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

Oil leak, but not excessive form rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake button falls out

Pass 28 Oct 2019 246,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 231,299 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 219,274 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 219,274 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 207,516 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 197,967 miles

Front tyres required shortly

Pass 4 Nov 2014 188,882 miles

Bad oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Nov 2014 188,882 miles

Bad oil leak from engine

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 181,343 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 172,812 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 172,806 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 152,854 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,263 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 124,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 94,696 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,133 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 47,124 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 32,822 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 NLG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OU03 NLG, 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 OU03 NLG registered?

OU03 NLG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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