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RE03 DXC

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,794 mi
Last recorded166,794 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 DXC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 166,794 miles

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

rear exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2017 159,761 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 159,755 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 152,233 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 144,731 miles

n/s front tyre is getting close to the limit

n/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit

play in o/s front steering

rear discs are poor condition

rear indercaters slightly white

Fail 16 Jan 2015 144,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

n/s front tyre is getting close to the limit

n/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit

play in o/s front steering

rear discs are poor condition

rear indercaters slightly white

Pass 20 Jan 2014 133,022 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2014 133,022 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs slight corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 121,747 miles

air bag light on

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s front anti roll bar link slightplay

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

slight play in o/s front steering

Fail 17 Jan 2013 121,747 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light on

engine light on

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s front anti roll bar link slightplay

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

slight play in o/s front steering

Pass 27 Jan 2012 107,466 miles

engine light on

nearside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

offside inner rack joint slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,140 miles

both rear wheel are in poor condtion

engine management light is on

rear discs are in poor condition

slight play o/s front inner track rod end

Fail 24 Jan 2011 90,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wheel are in poor condtion

engine management light is on

rear discs are in poor condition

slight play o/s front inner track rod end

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,980 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,549 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 48,217 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 30,026 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 6 Jan 2007 25,153 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RE03 DXC is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RE03 DXC, 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 RE03 DXC registered?

RE03 DXC is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is RE03 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 DXC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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