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PL03 XMP

2003 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,718 mi
Last recorded186,718 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 XMP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 186,718 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 180,414 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 180,411 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 171,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 171,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 158,860 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 152,692 miles

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

OSR lamp lense cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 146,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 138,577 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 138,577 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 124,602 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 124,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

park brake travel high

Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,573 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 67,616 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 52,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,425 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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PL03 XMP is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMP, 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 XMP is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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