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OV03 HLE

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,834 mi
Last recorded163,834 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 HLE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 163,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 157,587 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 157,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 149,837 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 149,837 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 141,837 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 141,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 135,918 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2017 127,565 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust heat shield fixings broken

fuel tank strap rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2017 127,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield fixings broken

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2015 118,734 miles

all coil springs heavily corroded

all tyres on / near limits and wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

steering / suspension has slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2015 118,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all coil springs heavily corroded

all tyres on / near limits and wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,029 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension bump stop perished and dust shroud insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2013 94,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension bump stop perished and dust shroud insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,763 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Sep 2012 86,763 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,141 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 70,141 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slight inner edge wear

Fail 1 Oct 2009 61,640 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slight inner edge wear

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,327 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 41,327 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,912 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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OV03 HLE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OV03 HLE, 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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OV03 HLE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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