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PL03 XMG

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

175,789 mi
Last recorded175,789 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 XMG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 175,789 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 175,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 169,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2016 169,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2015 166,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 154,947 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 154,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 149,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel rim distorted

Fail 13 Jul 2012 149,001 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 132,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

light wiper marks

Fail 8 Jul 2011 131,861 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

Fail 23 Jul 2010 116,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front wheels buckled

Pass 23 Jul 2010 116,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front wheels buckled

Fail 16 Jul 2009 98,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/front wheel buckled

n/s/rear wheel buckled

o/s/rear wheel buckled

Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/front wheel buckled

n/s/rear wheel buckled

o/s/rear wheel buckled

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,611 miles

n/s/front tyre wall damaged

n/s/rear wheel buckled

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,754 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 60,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,583 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 45,583 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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PL03 XMG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PL03 XMG, 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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PL03 XMG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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