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RF03 MVU

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,365 mi
Last recorded86,365 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 MVU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,365 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 86,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tailgate insecure WARNING LAMP ON (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component fractured C. V. GAITER DETERIATED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 83,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 80,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,423 miles

E.M.L ON

tie rod play

Fail 5 Sep 2015 77,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush mid bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

E.M.L ON

tie rod play

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,389 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 72,386 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

disc worn front

engine light on

Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,397 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,589 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 55,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,230 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 39,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,277 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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RF03 MVU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey 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 RF03 MVU, 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 RF03 MVU registered?

RF03 MVU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is RF03 MVU safe to buy?

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