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RJ03 VDG

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 VDG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,849 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 123,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 123,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 112,673 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2018 109,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2018 109,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front /Centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service light on

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Front lower arms.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 107,939 miles

Mil light on

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front suspension arms

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 107,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Mil light on

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front suspension arms

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,985 miles

slight leak rear exhaust

Fail 10 Jul 2014 105,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn & in slightly poor condition.

engine management lamp on.

front windscreen washers weak.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

offside front brake pads getting low.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,700 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn & in slightly poor condition.

engine management lamp on.

front windscreen washers weak.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

offside front brake pads getting low.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 100,630 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

nearside front & rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 100,630 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

engine management lamp on.

nearside front & rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,155 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

front blade smearing screen.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 93,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

front blade smearing screen.

offside front tyre 3mm worn smooth on inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn uneven.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,077 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 86,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,499 miles

nearside rear tyre gowing out off shap

Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre gowing out off shap

Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,439 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,310 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 48,310 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,579 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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RJ03 VDG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RJ03 VDG, 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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RJ03 VDG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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